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Intravenous

Intravenous means occurring within or by way of a vein. Medications or fluids may be given by inserting an intravenous (IV) needle into a vein, usually in the back of the hand or on the forearm.

Author Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Editor Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Associate Editor Pat Truman
Specialist Medical Reviewer John M. Freedman, MD
- Anesthesiology
Last Updated March 21, 2006

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Last Updated: March 21, 2006
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