A venous access device is a medical tool used to deliver medication or fluids directly into a patient's bloodstream, providing a reliable and efficient method for intravenous therapy. These devices are crucial in managing long-term treatments, such as chemotherapy or parenteral nutrition, where repeated venous access is necessary.

Venous Access Device

Medical tool

Medication delivery refers to the method and process by which drugs are transported to achieve therapeutic effects in the body. It encompasses various techniques and technologies to ensure precise dosing, targeted delivery, and optimal absorption of pharmaceuticals.

Medication Delivery

Fluids delivery

Patient's bloodstream

Intravenous therapy is a medical technique that delivers fluids, medications, and nutrients directly into a patient's vein, ensuring rapid absorption and immediate effect. It is widely used in hospitals for rehydration, administering drugs, and blood transfusions, playing a critical role in emergency and intensive care settings.

Intravenous Therapy

Long-term treatments

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses powerful drugs to kill fast-growing cancer cells in the body. It can be used alone or in combination with other treatments, but it often comes with significant side effects due to its impact on healthy cells that also divide quickly, such as those in the hair, bone marrow, and digestive tract.

Chemotherapy

Parenteral nutrition is a method of delivering nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system, used primarily for patients who cannot consume food orally or enterally. It is essential for maintaining nutritional status in individuals with severe digestive disorders or after major surgeries, ensuring they receive adequate calories, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.

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