Intravenous means occurring within or by way of a vein.
Medicines or fluids may be given by inserting an intravenous
(IV) needle into a vein, usually in the back of the hand or on
the forearm. When the IV needle is in place, medicines or fluids
can go quickly into the bloodstream and into the rest of the
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