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  2. List of medical abbreviations: I - Wikipedia

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    Intravenous Soluset [1] IVU: intravenous urogram: IVUS: intravascular ultrasound: Ix: Investigation(s) References. This page was last edited on 20 ...

  3. Intravenous sugar solution - Wikipedia

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    Intravenous sugar solution, also known as dextrose solution, is a mixture of dextrose (glucose) and water. [1] It is used to treat low blood sugar or water loss without electrolyte loss. [ 2 ] Water loss without electrolyte loss may occur in fever , hyperthyroidism , high blood calcium , or diabetes insipidus . [ 2 ]

  4. Category:Intravenous fluids - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Intravenous fluids" The following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Balanced salt solution;

  5. Intravenous therapy - Wikipedia

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    Intravenous therapy (abbreviated as IV therapy) is a medical technique that administers fluids, medications and nutrients directly into a person's 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.

  6. Infusion therapy - Wikipedia

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    In medicine, infusion therapy deals with all aspects of fluid and medication infusion, via intravenous or subcutaneous application. A special infusion pump can be used for this purpose. [1] A fenestrated catheter is frequently inserted into the localized area to be treated.

  7. Infusion pump - Wikipedia

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    The user interface of pumps usually requests details on the type of infusion from the technician or nurse that sets them up: . Continuous infusion usually consists of small pulses of infusion, usually between 500 nanoliters and 10 milliliters, depending on the pump's design, with the rate of these pulses depending on the programmed infusion speed.

  8. Ringer's lactate solution - Wikipedia

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    Intravenous drip of lactated Ringer's. Ringer's lactate solution (RL), also known as sodium lactate solution, Lactated Ringer's (LR), and Hartmann's solution, is a mixture of sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride in water. [1]

  9. Venous access - Wikipedia

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    Venous access is any method used to access the bloodstream through the veins, either to administer intravenous therapy (e.g. medication, fluid), parenteral nutrition, to obtain blood for analysis, or to provide an access point for blood-based treatments such as dialysis or apheresis.