IV therapy (intravenous therapy) is a treatment that infuses intravenous solutions, medications, blood, or blood products directly into a vein. It is an effective and fast way to administer fluid or medication treatment for patients who are unable to intake medications orally, and for emergency situations.
There are many common indications for IV therapy:
- To replace fluids and electrolytes and maintain their balance. The body’s fluid balance is regulated through hormones and is affected by fluid volumes, distribution of fluids in the body, and the concentration of solutes in the fluid. If a patient is ill and has fluid loss related to decreased intake, surgery, vomiting, diarrhea, or diaphoresis, the patient may require IV therapy.
- To administer medications, including chemotherapy, anesthetics, and diagnostic reagents: about 40% of all antibiotics are given intravenously.
- To administer blood or blood products: The donated blood from another individual can be used in surgery, to treat medical conditions such as shock or trauma, or to treat a failure in the production of red blood cells. The infusion restores circulating volumes, improving the ability to carry oxygen and replace blood components that are deficient in the body.
- To deliver nutrients and nutritional supplements: IV therapy can deliver many of the nutritional requirements for patients unable to obtain adequate amounts orally or by other routes.
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References
Gorski LA, Hadaway L, Hagle ME, et al. Infusion therapy standards of practice. J Infus Nurs. 2021;44(suppl 1):S1S2-S224. Doi:10.1097/NAN.0000000000000396
5 Comments
Thanks for sharing very helpful information. Keep it up.
I appreciate when you explained that there are many nutritional requirements that IV hydration treatment can actually deliver when patients are unable to obtain them orally. I wonder if there would be calcium and other bone health nutrients in that kind of treatment. It’s because I am lactose intolerant which is why I cannot consume dairy products for a long time.
Thanks for sharing information about Intravenous Therapy and its indications. A quick and efficient method for treating fluids or medications for patients. Please keep sharing informations like this.
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This article did a great job explaining what intravenous therapy is and why it’s so important in medicine. Before reading it, I didn’t fully understand how IV therapy helps not just with fluids but also with medications, blood, and nutrients, especially for people who can’t take medicine by mouth. The way it described different uses, like for surgery or emergencies, really helped me see how life-saving and helpful IV therapy can be. I also liked learning about the equipment that makes the process safe and reliable. Overall, this article made the topic clear and easy to understand—well done!