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• Saline flush
  ...lʌʃ/) is a procedure often used in the medical field to clear intravenous (IV) lines. ...therapy|intravenous]] (IV) line. This procedure is performed to ensure the IV remains open and free of blockages, and to administer medication directly i
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• Intravenous
  |Term=intravenous |Short definition=intravenous (IN-truh-VEE-nus) In or within a vein. Intravenous usually refers to a way of administering a drug or other substance through
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• Extravasation (intravenous)
  == Extravasation (intravenous) == ...n an [[IV catheter]] is dislodged or the vein becomes damaged, causing the IV fluid to leak into the surrounding tissue instead of flowing into the vein
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• Drip chamber
  ...tʃeɪmbər/) is a crucial component of an [[Intravenous therapy|intravenous (IV)]] administration set, which allows the healthcare provider to control the * [[Intravenous therapy|Intravenous (IV)]]: The administration of fluids, medication, or nutrients directly into th
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• Intravenous therapy
  == Intravenous Therapy == ...vers fluids, medications, and nutrients directly into a person's vein. The intravenous route of administration is commonly used in hospitals and other healthcare
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• Heparin lock
  ...k) is a medical device used to maintain the patency of an [[intravenous]] (IV) catheter. ...and the word "lock", which refers to the device's function of keeping the IV line open.
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• Sticks
  ...medical context, is a colloquial term often used to refer to intravenous (IV) needles or catheters. The term is commonly used by healthcare professional ...hcare professional might say "I'm going to do a stick" before inserting an IV needle.
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• Intravenous fluids
  ...e liquids administered directly into the bloodstream via a vein. The term "intravenous" comes from the Latin words "intra," meaning "within," and "vena," meaning [[Intravenous fluids]] are fluids that are intended to be administered parenterally (i.e.
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• Intravenous ascorbic acid
  == Intravenous Ascorbic Acid == ...acid''' (pronunciation: in-tra-vee-nus as-kor-bik as-id), also known as '''IV vitamin C''' or '''IVC''', is a method of administering [[vitamin C]] direc
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• Priming
  ...ten used in relation to [[intravenous therapy]], where a [[catheter]] or [[IV line]] is "primed" with fluid to prevent air from entering the bloodstream. ...herapy]]: 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.
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• Prime
  ...at is used to fill the tubing of a medical device, such as an intravenous (IV) set, before it is used for the first time. This process, known as '''primi ...: This is a type of therapy that delivers fluids directly into a vein. The IV line must be primed before use to ensure that air bubbles are not introduce
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• Gauge
  ...r vessel. Catheters are used in a variety of medical procedures, including intravenous therapy, urinary catheterization, and angioplasty. Like needles, catheters ...directly into a person's vein. The gauge of the needle or catheter used in IV therapy is chosen based on the patient's vein size and the type of fluid or
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• Drug injection
  '''Drug injection''' (also known as '''intravenous drug use''', '''IV drug use''', or '''shooting up''') is a method of introducing a substance i ...ow needle and a syringe which is pierced through the skin into the body ([[Intravenous]]). It is often applied in a medical context, but also allows for direct de
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• Tegaderm
  ...are also used to secure devices to the skin, such as [[intravenous therapy|IV lines]], [[catheters]], and [[tubes]]. Tegaderm dressings are waterproof, y * [[Intravenous therapy|IV line]]: A medical term for a type of infusion in the healthcare setting.
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• Near-infrared vein finder
  ...e venipuncture, such as [[blood draw]]s or the insertion of [[intravenous (IV)]] lines. ...cturing a vein, typically for the purpose of drawing blood or inserting an IV line.
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• Intravenously
  '''Intravenously''' (pronunciation: /ɪnˈtrævɪnəsli/), often abbreviated as '''IV''', is a term used in the medical field to describe the administration of s Intravenous administration is commonly used in hospitals and other healthcare settings
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• Warmed
  ...warmed" is often used in the context of [[Intravenous therapy|intravenous (IV) therapy]], where fluids are warmed before being administered to a patient. ...venous therapy]]: A therapy that delivers fluids directly into a vein. The intravenous route of administration can be used for injections or infusions.
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• Iron sucrose
  '''Iron Sucrose''' (pronunciation: /ˈaɪərn ˈsukroʊz/) is a form of [[intravenous iron]] used to treat [[iron deficiency anemia]], particularly in patients w ...erile, aqueous, complex of polynuclear iron (III)-hydroxide in sucrose for intravenous use.
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• Sets
  ...ilarly, an [[IV Set]] would include all the equipment needed to administer intravenous fluids or medications. * [[IV Set]]: A collection of equipment used to administer intravenous fluids or medications.
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• Advanced life support
  ...iac arrest]], and [[trauma]]. It includes the use of [[defibrillator]]s, [[intravenous]] access and drug administration, and [[endotracheal intubation]]. * [[Intravenous Therapy]] (IV)
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