Overview Of Intravenous (IV) Administration
Intravenous therapy (abbreviated as IV therapy) is a medical technique that delivers fluids, medications and nutrition directly into a person's vein. In fact, the term “intravenous” means “into the vein.” The IV route is the fastest way to deliver medications and fluid replacement throughout the body as they are introduced directly into the circulatory system and thus quickly distributed. Many therapies are administered as a "bolus" or one-time dose, but they may also be administered as an extended infusion or drip. Intravenous injection Types Of Intravenous (IV) Injection 1. The simplest form of IV access is by passing a hollow needle through the skin directly into a vein. A syringe can be connected directly to this needle, which allows for a "bolus" dose to be administered. Read Also: Equipment a. A syringe consists of a calibrated, cylindrical tube called a barrel and plunger or piston that fits tightly into the barrel. They are transparent and made of plast...
