Intravenous Here

A thin, flexible plastic tube that stays inside the vein.

A clear chamber where you can visually monitor the flow rate and prevent air from entering the tubing. Intravenous

A manual wheel used to compress the tubing to increase, decrease, or stop the fluid flow. A thin, flexible plastic tube that stays inside the vein

A screw-on mechanism that ensures a leak-proof connection between the tubing and the catheter. Why IVs are Used Intravenous

Healthcare professionals at Great Ormond Street Hospital and the NCBI prefer IV administration for: