intravenous
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She was found clinging to a tree in late September and tranquilised by a rescue team who administered oxygen and intravenous fluids before moving her to the rehabilitation centre.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
She was first diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, external five years ago, which was successfully treated with intravenous chemotherapy, a lumpectomy and radiotherapy, followed by oral chemotherapy.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
After surgery, everyone received intravenous paracetamol every eight hours.
From Science Daily ● May 20, 2026
Since 2015, NHS patients have received the world's best-selling drug through a drip – or intravenous infusion – which can take more than an hour to administer in hospital.
From BBC ● May 3, 2026
From a metal rig hung a plastic bag of ginger-colored fluid, the intravenous tube disconnected and dangling to the floor.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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