intravenous injection
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Noun: An injection of a liquid substance directly into a vein. This method is used to administer fluids, medications, or nutrients for rapid effect or when a substance cannot be taken by mouth.
Usage
This term is used in medical contexts to describe a specific procedure. It is a countable noun. - The doctor ordered an intravenous injection of antibiotics to combat the severe infection. - Administering the drug via intravenous injection ensures it enters the bloodstream immediately.
Examples
- The patient received an intravenous injection of contrast dye before the CT scan.
- Intravenous injection is a common route for delivering chemotherapy drugs.
- Nurses are trained to give intravenous injections safely and hygienically.
Advanced Usage
- "to administer an intravenous injection": This is the standard phrasing for the action of giving one.
- The paramedic had to administer an intravenous injection at the scene of the accident.
Variants and Related Words
- IV (Intravenous): (Adjective) Pertaining to or situated within a vein. Often used to describe the route or method (e.g., IV drip, IV therapy).
- Inject: (Verb) To introduce a substance into the body with a syringe.
- Injection: (Noun) The general act of injecting; the solution injected.
Synonyms
- IV push: A specific type of rapid intravenous injection.
- Bolus injection: A single, relatively large volume intravenous injection given over a short period.
Antonyms
- Oral administration: Giving a medication by mouth.
- Subcutaneous injection: An injection into the tissue layer between the skin and the muscle.
- Intramuscular injection: An injection into a muscle.
Noun
- an injection into a vein