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IVTherapy
Intravenous therapy is a medical technique that administers
Fluid
s,
Medicine
and/or 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
. It may also be used to administer medications or other medical therapy such as
Blood
products or
Electrolyte
s to correct electrolyte imbalances. [from Wikipedia].
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Ingestione
The
Process
by which food or
Medicine
is taken into an
Animal
.
ProcessoTerapeutico
A
Process
that is carried out for the purpose of curing, improving or reducing the pain associated with a
DiseaseOrSyndrome
.
Children
IVBolusTherapy
Administering IV fluids through an open line, rather than a drip, which entails that the contents empty in a few minutes. This is used in emergency settings to administer
Fluid
or
Medicine
quickly.
Transfusion
Giving
Blood
to an
Animal
, typically as a
TherapeuticProcess
in response to significant prior loss of
Blood
caused by
Injuring
or
Surgery
.
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