procedures
IV Drip / Intravenous Drip
点滴 (tenteki)
An intravenous drip (点滴, tenteki) delivers fluids, medications, or nutrients slowly through a needle inserted into a vein, usually in the arm or hand. The drip runs continuously over 30 minutes to several hours at a controlled rate. It is used for dehydration, antibiotic or vitamin delivery, nutritional support, and post-surgical recovery, allowing steady and controlled medication absorption directly into the bloodstream.
IV drips are routinely administered at Japanese clinics and hospitals for conditions such as severe colds, dehydration, fatigue, and post-operative care.
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | IV Drip / Intravenous Drip |
| Japanese (日本語) | 点滴 |
| Chinese (中文) | 静脉滴注 |
| Korean (한국어) | 수액 주사 |
| Portuguese | Soro intravenoso |
| Spanish | Suero intravenoso |
| Filipino | IV drip |
| Thai | การให้น้ำเกลือทางหลอดเลือดดำ |
| Vietnamese | Truyền dịch tĩnh mạch |
| Romanization | tenteki |
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