intravenous

adjective

in·tra·ve·nous | \ˌin-trə-ˈvē-nəs

Definition of intravenous

: situated, performed, or occurring within or entering by way of a vein also : used in or using intravenous procedures

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The only realistic potential abusers of Dsuvia are medical personnel, who have had access to liquid sufentanil from hospital pharmacies since the drug was approved in 1984 for intravenous and epidural use. — Sally Satel, WSJ, "The FDA Was Wise to Approve a New Opioid," 7 Nov. 2018 Zoe is back home now, her parents familiar with another medical term, IVIG, for intravenous immunoglobulin, a blood product prepared from the serum of between 1,000 and 15,000 donors per batch. — Erik Lacitis, The Seattle Times, "Mysterious paralyzing illness leaves Washington families reeling," 19 Oct. 2018 According to the report, the patient had developed a bacterial infection and was treated with intravenous meropenem and oral minocycline. — Alexandria Hein, Fox News, "Patient develops 'black hairy tongue' from medication," 7 Sep. 2018 Victims were crowded into isolation wards in an effort to stop the spread of the virus, but in many cases intravenous fluids were not provided because using needles was seen as too risky for medical staff. — Robyn Dixon, latimes.com, "As Ebola outbreak threatens nine African countries, new vaccine is main hope for preventing a major epidemic," 18 May 2018 But unlike most teenage girls getting ready for prom, each had an intravenous needle poking from her hand and a hospital identification band around her wrist. — Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian, kansascity, "Teens put on gowns and tuxes and get a night to forget their troubles at special prom | The Kansas City Star," 13 Apr. 2018 The case surfaced on Sept. 20, 2016, when the hospital informed police of a possible poisoning after 88-year-old Nobuo Yamaki died while receiving an intravenous injection. — Washington Post, "Japan police search home of nurse in hospital poison deaths," 12 July 2018 The Scott County Health Department Needle Exchange Program was started in 2015 as a response to an HIV outbreak linked to intravenous drug use in Scott County. — Jordyn Hermani, Indianapolis Star, "Marion County needle exchange program a step closer to reality," 13 June 2018 Despite being in and out of hospitals since the age of 16, one of Harmon Clarke’s biggest fears is having an intravenous line inserted into his arm. — Meeri Kim, courant.com, "Virtual Reality Helps Patients Ease Stress And Pain," 12 June 2018

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