Priming

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Priming (medicine)

Priming (/ˈpraɪmɪŋ/), in the context of medicine, refers to the process of preparing a medical device or the body for a particular procedure or treatment. The term is often used in relation to intravenous therapy, where a catheter or IV line is "primed" with fluid to prevent air from entering the bloodstream.

Etymology

The term "priming" originates from the Latin primus, meaning "first". In a medical context, it refers to the initial step taken to prepare or "prime" something for use.

Related Terms

  • Intravenous Therapy: A type of therapy that delivers fluids directly into a vein. The IV line used in this therapy often needs to be primed before use.
  • Catheter: A flexible tube inserted into the body to administer or drain fluids. Catheters are often primed with a sterile solution before use.
  • Medical Device: Any device used to treat, diagnose, or prevent diseases. Many medical devices need to be primed before use.

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