intravenous line
Direct bloodstream access
An intravenous line is a thin tube inserted into a vein to deliver fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into the bloodstream.
Medical staff typically place the line in the arm or hand.
Often shortened to IV line or simply IV: The nurse started an IV to give her fluids.
- cannulationInserting tube into body
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
- saline solutionSalt dissolved in water
- subclavian veinVein below the collarbone
- dextroseSimple sugar form
vein · infection control · removal · antibiotics · tourniquet · flushing · troubleshooting · jugular vein · IV drip · priming · air bubble · electrolytes · needle · syringe · insertion · sterile technique · securing · forearm
intravenous lineoral medication
Drugs swallowed whole
topical application · transdermal patch · intramuscular injection · subcutaneous injection · inhalation
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