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IV medication and fluids are often used because of the control it provides in regard to the dosage, and are especially effective in emergency situations when patients must receive medication quickly. Learn everything you need to know from the Experts at prestigeer.org.
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What are IV Fluids
and Intravenous Antibiotics?
The human body is constantly losing water through urine and sweat. Under normal circumstances, these fluids are replaced by the water we drink, however, frequent urination, viruses causing diarrhea and vomiting, excessive sweating, heat stroke, and burns can cause the body to become dehydrated. If this happens it is necessary to replace these fluids, and the best way to do it is through IV fluid replacement therapy.
Some antibiotic treatments need to be administered through an IV, either to bypass the gastrointestinal tract and deliver medication more quickly or because the dosage required is too high to be taken orally.
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What Are IV Fluids and
Antibiotics Used For?
There are several reasons why an emergency physician will prescribe intravenous fluid or antibiotic therapy for a patient, the most frequent scenarios are:
- Dehydration
- Vomiting
- Allergic Reactions
- Infection
- Pain
Why Are IV Fluids and Antibiotics Important Treatments to Have in an Emergency Room?
Severe dehydration, uncontrollable vomiting, allergic reactions, and severe pain can lead to serious health complications, treatment for these conditions needs to be quick and regulated to prevent permanent damage to internal organs. An IV drip allows doctors and nurses to control the quantity of fluid and medication being delivered, too much can be as detrimental as too little.
In the case of antibiotics, severe infections may require high doses of them, making it impossible to administer orally, by mixing the antibiotic with a saline solution, the medication enters directly into the bloodstream where it will quickly reach the affected areas, swift action can prevent the infection from getting worse or spreading to other parts of the body.
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