Intravenous

intravenous line (IV) - Babies may have an IV placed in a hand, foot, or scalp, where veins are easily accessed. Tubing connects the IV to a bag containing fluids that are carefully delivered with a pump.
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Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
In the procedure intravenous pyelogram (IVP), the patient is injected with radiopaque dye and X-rays are taken as the dye travels through the urinary tract.
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INTRAVENOUS ANTIBIOTICS - The administration of an antibiotic solution into the venous circulation.
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Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is an X-ray test that provides pictures of the urinary tract. Preliminary results are sometimes available immediately after the test. Full results are usually ready in a day.
Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) Normal: ...
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Intravenous means "within a vein." It usually refers to the administration of medications or solutions (fluids) through a needle or tube inserted into a vein, which allows immediate access to the blood supply.
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IntravenousInto a vein; a needle is inserted into a vein in the back of the hand, inside the elbow, or some other location on the body. Fluids, nutrients, and drugs can be injected.
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Tension, intravenous: The pressure of the blood within a vein, the venous pressure.
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Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)—In an IVP, the contrast medium is injected into a vein, usually in the arm. The radiologist takes a series of snapshots as the medium circulates through the blood and reaches the kidneys.
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Intravenous insulin therapy. Along with replenishing fluids and monitoring electrolytes, you'll receive insulin therapy, usually through your veins (intravenously). Insulin helps your cells take up glucose and use it for energy instead of fat.
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Intravenous pyelogram (IVP): A series of x-rays of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder to find out if cancer has spread within these organs. A contrast dye is injected into a vein.
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Intravenous immune globulin may be used to treat newborns and those with a weakened immune system.
Good hygiene and regular hand-washing can reduce the risk of contracting the infection.
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Intravenous (IV): Infusion of fluids, such as glucose, through a thin tube into a vein in the arm.
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Intravenous infusions of bisphosphonates - This class of drug, often given once a month, can decrease the risk of bone fractures and improve survival in myeloma.
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Intravenous drug users are also at risk for this condition because unsterile injecting practices increase the exposure of the bloodstream to infectious agents. Treatment for addiction should be sought.
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INTRAVENOUS (IV): Of or pertaining to the inside of a vein, as of a thrombus. Injection directly into a vein.
INTRAVITREAL: Within the vitreous humor of the eye.
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If intravenous contrast dye is given, the patient may initially feel a slight burning sensation within the injected arm, a metallic taste in the mouth, and a warm flushing of the body.
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An intravenous pyelogram (IVP). An IVP is a special type of x-ray of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.
An ultrasound scan to look at the urinary tract.
A cystoscopy. This is an exam of the inside of the bladder with a small lighted instrument.
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TPN. Intravenous (into a vein) feeding that provides necessary nutrients when a person is unable to eat normally.
total-body irradiation
Radiation therapy to the entire body. Usually followed by bone marrow or peripheral stem cell transplantation.
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InTIME Intravenous nPA for treatment of infarcting myocardium early [cardiology trial/study] - Clinical trials of nPA are presently underway comparing the effectiveness of a one-time, ...
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Chronic intravenous abuse can cause permanent blood vessel damage, and needle sharers are at a greater risk for contracting infectious diseases such as AIDS.
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Fungizone Intravenous (Amphotericin B)
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Fungizone Intravenous (Amphotericin B )
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Acupressure, Intravenous metoclopramide & nausea and vomiting during spinal anesthesia for cesarean section.
Post-Natal Depression
Guided visualization in childbirth for post-natal depression ...
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At such times, we should not use force-feeding by intravenous methods. Such desperate measures do the sick more harm than good.
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A major cause of endocarditis is the use of contaminated intravenous needles by drug addicts. Bacterial endocarditis is an insidious, often progressive, disease that can lead to kidney failure and congestive heart failure.
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In mild cases, the only management necessary may be intravenous administration of fluids and glucose (form of sugar) to replace what is lost through vomiting. In more severe cases, medication must be administered to reduce brain swelling.
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continuous intravenous epoprostenol (prostacyclin currently considered the most effective therapy) which widens the lung arteries and prevents blood clot formation; ...
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Patients with an acute attack are hospitalized, given intravenous fluids, and administered painkillers. If the symptoms are caused by gallstones, the gallbladder should be removed.
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Once in awhile intravenous medication is required; this may be given on an as-needed basis or using a PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia) device.
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First the patient is given an intravenous injection of the rituxan as a pre-dose. Then zevalin is administered. Once in the body it binds to the surface of lymphoma cells and delivers a dose of radiation.
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Venipuncture Puncturing a vein in order to obtain blood samples, to start an intravenous drip, or to give medication. Vesicant A medication or agent that may cause blistering. Virus A tiny infectious agent that is smaller than bacteria.
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More severe cases often require hospitalization and the use of stronger intravenous antibiotics.
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The most effective way to prevent infection is not to have sex or to have safer sex. Intravenous drug misuse also poses a risk of infection if needles are shared.
What is safer sex?
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It can also be given intravenously if a serious asthma attack is taking place.
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The image and resolution produced by MRI is very detailed and the test can be used to detect small structural changes in the body. In some cases, a contrast agent (e.g., the element gadolinium) is injected intravenously (i.e., through a vein) prior ...
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