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Intravenous fluids
Intravenous means "within a vein." It usually refers to giving medications or fluids (solutions) through a needle or tube inserted into a vein, which allows immediate access to the blood supply. For example, intravenous (IV) fluids.
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How does intravenous fluids wear off?
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I am medical student. If I gives intramuscular injection intravenous . What r the consequences?
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Can insulin be injected tru intravenous?
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Is there a way to administer epinephrine non-intravenously?
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Are intravenous vitamins better for you?
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I am an intravenous drug user, am I more susceptible to getting endocarditis?
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Are intravenous solutions isotonic?
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About how much does it cost for an intravenous pyelogram?
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How come an intravenous needle goes in straight but comes out bend?
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What are some of the possible effects of intravenous botulinum toxin?
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It might be a stupid question but what happens when we dilute and filter a tablet in pure water and give it through an Intravenous way in Emergency?
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i had protected vaginal sex and unprotected oral sex (her on me) with a girl I later found out was an intravenous drug user. what are my risks.?
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A 60-year old male asked:
I have been told that vitamin K may be administered subcutaneously but should not be administered intravenously in adults. If this is correct then why is this so?
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Could I give hepatitis b vaccine intravenously?
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HOW LONG can use intravenous set for one patient?
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What are some side effects of a intravenous pyelogram?
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May we give food orally during intravenous fluide intake to the patient .
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Can anyone experienced with ivig (intravenous immunoglobulin) describe what one should expect?
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Could you need arm amputation from intravenous drug use?
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Is arm amputation necessary sometimes after intravenous drug use?
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Is intravenous and inhaling cocaine out of the system faster?
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Is intravenous immunoglobulin (ivig) useful for treating ulcerative colitis?
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Do I have to get some blood tests before doing an intravenous pyelography ivp?
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I am an intravenous drug user, am I more susceptible to getting a Staphylococcal Infection?
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how can I find the vein in my groin as I am an intravenous heroin user and all of my veins have collapsed?
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