Intravenous therapy | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Intravenoustherapy(abbreviatedasIVtherapy)isamedicaltechniquethatdeliversfluids,medicationsandnutritiondirectlyintoaperson'svein.

Medication administered into a vein

Intravenous therapy (abbreviated as IV therapy) is a medical technique that administers fluids, medications and nutrients directly into a persons vein. The intravenous route of administration is commonly used for rehydration or to provide nutrients for those who cannot, or will not—due to reduced mental states or otherwise—consume food or water by mouth. It may also be used to administer medications or other medical therapy such as blood products or ...