Intravenous fluid therapy in adults in hospital

About IV fluid therapy

Intravenous (IV) fluid therapy is a way of replacing fluids in the body by giving them straight into the bloodstream (intravenous means 'into a vein', and is often called a drip). IV fluid contains water, electrolytes (called salts) and glucose (a type of sugar). It is given to stop people becoming dehydrated and to make sure they have the right amount of fluid, salts and sugars in their blood that they need for normal health.