Intra-Abdominal Infusion:

Terms Related to Intra-Abdominal Infusion

• Intravenous Infusion

  The long-term (minutes to hours) administration of a fluid into the vein through venipuncture, either by letting the fluid flow by gravity or by pumping ...

• Intraperitoneal Injection

  Forceful administration into the peritoneal cavity of liquid medication, nutrient, or other fluid through a hollow needle piercing the abdominal wall.

• Intra-Osseous Infusion

  The adminstration of medication or fluid through a needle directly into the bone marrow. The technique is especially useful in the management of pediatric emergencies ...

• Subcutaneous Injection

  Forceful administration under the skin of liquid medication, nutrient, or other fluid through a hollow needle piercing the skin.

• Intramuscular Injection

  Forceful administration into a muscle of liquid medication, nutrient, or other fluid through a hollow needle piercing the muscle and any tissue covering it.