US Medical Term · procedures
IV Fluids
Líquidos intravenosos
Also: Suero intravenoso (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | IV Fluids |
| Spanish (Español) | Líquidos intravenosos |
| Chinese (中文) | 靜脈輸液 |
| Korean (한국어) | 정맥 수액 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Dịch truyền tĩnh mạch |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | IV fluids |
| Portuguese (Português) | Soro intravenoso |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | น้ำเกลือทางหลอดเลือดดำ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 点滴静脈注射 |
What it means
Intravenous (IV) fluids are liquids delivered directly into a vein through a small needle or catheter to restore hydration, correct electrolyte imbalances, deliver medications, or provide nutrition when oral intake is not possible. Common solutions include saline, dextrose, and lactated Ringer's. IV fluids are used in hospitals, emergency rooms, infusion centers, and sometimes at home. They may be administered continuously over hours or as a single rapid bolus. Nurses monitor the infusion rate and your response. IV fluid therapy is fundamental in treating dehydration, infections requiring IV antibiotics, and many acute medical conditions.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
The emergency department gave me IV fluids for severe dehydration.
En urgencias me dieron líquidos intravenosos por deshidratación severa.
My gastroenterologist ordered IV fluids during my hospital stay for Crohn's disease.
Mi gastroenterólogo ordenó líquidos intravenosos durante mi estadía hospitalaria por enfermedad de Crohn.
I need to know if home IV fluid therapy is covered under my plan.
Necesito saber si la terapia con líquidos intravenosos en casa está cubierta en mi plan.
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Last reviewed: September 2026