Intravenous

A thin, flexible plastic tube that stays inside the vein.

Extra length that allows the patient more movement and provides additional ports for injecting medication. Intravenous

Intravenous (IV) therapy is a medical method that delivers fluids, medications, and nutrients directly into the bloodstream through a vein. Because it bypasses the digestive system, it is the fastest way to distribute substances throughout the body. Anatomy of an IV Set A thin, flexible plastic tube that stays inside the vein

A manual wheel used to compress the tubing to increase, decrease, or stop the fluid flow. Intravenous

Healthcare professionals at Great Ormond Street Hospital and the NCBI prefer IV administration for: