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Infusion: From 6 Different Sources

An aqueous extract of one or a few herbs ; a common method for preparing tea (té); typically 2 teaspoons of dried plant material (1/4 cup if fresh) in 1 cup of hot (boiling) water, infused for 10-15 minutes; technically, an infusion is not boiled, whereas when making a decoction, the herbs are boiled in water. Most Dominican herbal remedies are prepared as decoctions.
Health Source: Medical Dictionary
Author: Health Dictionary
The intravenous or subcutaneous injection of one of a variety of therapeutic solutions, such as saline, glucose, or gum acacia, in the treatment of severe DEHYDRATION, HYPOGLYCAEMIA, or other plasma electrolyte imbalance. Blood infusions may be given in cases of severe ANAEMIA – for example, after heavy bleeding. Infusions may be given in intermittent amounts of around 570 ml (1 pint) at a time, or alternatively by continuous drip-feed over several hours.
Health Source: Medicinal Plants
Author: Health Dictionary
A hot extract of either a plant part or its exudate with either water or an organic solvent.
Health Source: Medicinal Plants Glossary
Author: Health Dictionary
n. 1. the slow injection of a substance, usually into a vein (intravenous (IV) infusion). This is a common method for replacing water, electrolytes, and blood products and is also used for the continuous administration of drugs (e.g. antibiotics, painkillers) or *nutrition. See also drip. 2. the process whereby the active principles are extracted from plant material by steeping it in water that has been heated to boiling point (as in the making of tea). 3. the solution produced by this process.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Infusion, Intravenous

See intravenous infusion.... infusion, intravenous

Intravenous Infusion

The slow introduction, over hours or days, of fluid into the bloodstream through a cannula (thin plastic tube) inserted into a vein.

Commonly known as a drip, an intravenous injection is used to give blood (see blood transfusion) or, more commonly, fluids and essential salts.

Other uses include providing nutrients to people unable to digest food (see feeding, artificial) and the administration of certain drugs.... intravenous infusion

Pump, Infusion

A machine that is used for the administration of a continuous, controlled amount of a drug or other fluid. The fluid is delivered through a needle that is inserted into a vein or under the skin.... pump, infusion

Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion

the administration of insulin by continuous infusion into the subcutaneous tissue via a small pump worn under the clothing and connected to the skin by a tube and a fine needle. The insulin is delivered at a precalculated background rate, but patient-activated *boluses can be administered at meal times. This method is particularly appropriate (as an alternative to regular injections) for patients with repeated or unpredictable episodes of hypoglycaemia.... continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion

Saline Infusion Sonohysterography

(SIS) see sonohysterography.... saline infusion sonohysterography

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