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Also known as: IV line and tube.
An intravenous (IV) line and tube is a method of delivering medication, nutrients, fluids or blood to a patient. It’s used for several reasons, such as during a medical procedure, if the patient needs continuous delivery of its contents or if the patient cannot acquire nutrients in other ways.
The intravenous line is inserted into the patient, often using a needle. It may be placed in the veins of the scalp, hand or foot; in a deeper vein in the arm or leg; or in the umbilical cord of a newborn. The IV line is connected to an IV bag that delivers the necessary nutrients, medicine, fluid or other substances at the proper time and in the proper proportions.
Reviewed by: Marcos A Mestre, MD
This page was last updated on: January 19, 2022 11:23 AM
The actions of the muscles and nerves in the gastrointestinal tract that mix and move food (muscle contraction and relaxation) along is the known as motility. When something goes wrong with this action in the muscles or in the nerves of the intestines, this is referred to as intestinal dysmotility.
General Anesthesia makes the child’s entire body go to sleep and is needed for certain tests and procedures so that the child’s bodily reactions will be completely relaxed.