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An IV is used to administer fluids and medications intraveinously, or via the veins. It is common procedure to start an IV on patients as a safety precaution; if a patient needs immediate administration of a particular medication, the IV delivers the meds immediately through the veins. IV's are also used to ensure the patient doesn't become dehydrated, since they deliver a pre-determined dose (or drip) of glucose to ensure the patient receives enough fluids. Other meds are given by IV's also, such as antibiotics, anaesthesia, etc. in addition to emergency administration of meds.
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∙ 12y agoIV stands for intravenous; meaning into the vein. An IV is usually place in a patients hand, or arms and provides a site of access to the patient's blood stream. This access point can be used to taking blood need for laboratory tests or to give medications. Medication given though an IV work much quicker than medications taken by mouth. The way that IV's work is a needle is inserted into the skin and then into a blood vessel within the body. The needle has a plastic sheath or covering on it that is then slid off and left in the vein as the needle is removed. Once the needle has been removed a cap is then placed over the open tube in the vein to prevent blood from flowing out. Essentially an IV is like having a small hose in your blood vessel that is clamped off. Medical personnel can then take the clamp off and pour drugs in or take blood out as needed.
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Where do you hook up an iv?
at the hospital
Does an IV needle hurt?
it hurts alot and whenever you go to the hospital they give you the iv
What is salt water IV good for?
Dehydration, delivery of IV medication. It's what they most often use when they run an IV in a hospital.
Does your hospital need to purchase new IV pumps?
I never been to my hospital before so I do not know if they need new IV pumps. I would recommend that all hospitals get checked to new IV pumps in order for proper health treatments.
What is salt water good for?
Dehydration, delivery of IV medication. It's what they most often use when they run an IV in a hospital.
How long does it take to recover from the disease cholera?
by taking some iv at the hospital its simple iv is a sort medicine that nutrient you with the right medicine you need so that is why iv takes off cholera i have been to Haiti the mother land that's how i know it
Can iv be used in scrabble?
No. IV is not an acceptable word in scrabble.
Where can get a iv?
A better question might be do I need an IV. If you know that you require an IV but do not know where to get one; then you should go to a hospital or urgent care center. Doctors' offices and infusion clinics can also administer IV medication; if they have prescribed you such a drug.
What is it called when they put liquid in your arm at the hospital?
When they put liquid in your arm at the hospital, it is called a saline flush. It might also be called an IV.
Can you gain weight on a hospital IV?
Yes, feed for 4 days with iv fluid only no solids. No surgery. I have diverticulitis. Went in 106 came out 115
Can propofol be used at home?
Propofol is primarily used via IV, either through an IV line or as a direct injection into the vein. Propofol is only indicated for hospital use. Two medical professionals are required to be present during administration, one to give the drug and the other to monitor vital signs which can fluctuate greatly. Propofol is a HIGHLY dangerous drug and cause severe side effects including death.
Where due you place Defibrillator pad if patient has iv?
The answer to your question is dependent on why there is an IV where the pads should go. If they have an IV in the artery under the clavicle then they are in the Hospital and most likely in the ER, thus a Doctor should be present.
