Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Intravenous Infusions

The long-term (minutes to hours) administration of a fluid into the vein through venipuncture, either by letting the fluid flow by gravity or by pumping it.

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Abstract

The long-term (minutes to hours) administration of a fluid into the vein through venipuncture, either by letting the fluid flow by gravity or by pumping it.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Infusion, Intravenous
  • Intravenous Infusion
  • Drip Infusions
  • Intravenous Drip
  • Drip Infusion
  • Drip, Intravenous
  • Infusion, Drip
  • Infusions, Drip

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

usually NIM; do not confuse with INJECTIONS, INTRAVENOUS

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History Note

87; was see INFUSIONS, PARENTERAL 1975-86

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Previous Indexing

  • Infusions, Parenteral (1966-1986)

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  1. E02w.319w.267w.082.500w
  2. E02w.319w.267w.510.590w

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NLM Classification

WB 354

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Intravenous Infusions. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007262. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007262
  2. Intravenous Infusions. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intravenous_therapy
  3. Intravenous Infusions. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q640448