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Procedure: Intravenous Fluids
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An intravenous (IV) fluid is a solution, usually glucose
and water, which is fed into the body through a vein. The main use of
this technique in and
is to prevent dehydration. It also enables a woman to avoid eating and
drinking during labour so that she's less likely to vomit and inhale vomit
during . The IV also
provides a quick way to provide the woman with medication if it is needed,
for example in ,
during , as well as a , if required.
The information in this page is presented in summarised form and has been taken
from the following source(s):
1.
Bayfront's Health Adventure, A Woman's Way to Health: http://www.bayfront.org/
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