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An intravenous (or ''IV'' for short) line is one of the most common, important tools in modern medicine. IVs allow healthcare professionals to administer fluids, blood products, and medications directly into a patient's bloodstream via a small tube. This allows rapid absorption and precise control over the dosage of the substance administered, which is vital for a variety of medical procedures, including giving fluids to treat dehydration, giving blood to a patient losing it rapidly, or issuing antibiotic treatments. While nearly anyone can learn how to start an IV, it's '''always''' best to defer to the expertise of a trained doctor or nurse when possible. See Step 1 below to start learning about how to insert an IV. | An intravenous (or ''IV'' for short) line is one of the most common, important tools in modern medicine. IVs allow healthcare professionals to administer fluids, blood products, and medications directly into a patient's bloodstream via a small tube. This allows rapid absorption and precise control over the dosage of the substance administered, which is vital for a variety of medical procedures, including giving fluids to treat dehydration, giving blood to a patient losing it rapidly, or issuing antibiotic treatments. While nearly anyone can learn how to start an IV, it's '''always''' best to defer to the expertise of a trained doctor or nurse when possible. See Step 1 below to start learning about how to insert an IV. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Preparing to Start an IV === | === Preparing to Start an IV === | ||
