IV line

An IV line is a thin tube inserted into a blood vessel, usually in the arm, through which fluids, nutrition, or medications flow directly into the bloodstream. The tube is connected to a bag or pump that controls the flow. An IV is used when medications need to be delivered rapidly or in large amounts, or when someone cannot drink or eat enough. The word appears on codex.care because IV lines are used in many treatments for incurable diseases, for example in chemotherapy or pain management.