Intravenous means occurring within or by way of a vein. Medications 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.
| By | Healthwise Staff |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | John M. Freedman, MD - Anesthesiology |
| Last Revised | January 28, 2010 |
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