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.
Author:Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
John M. Freedman, MD - Anesthesiology
John M. Freedman, MD - Anesthesiology
Last Updated: 02/04/2008
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