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Intravenous fluid therapy in children and young people in hospital

NICE guideline [NG29] Published: 09 December 2015 Last updated: 11 June 2020

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Having IV fluids

Having IV fluids

If you need IV fluids a needle is put into a vein, usually in your hand or arm. The drip is attached to this and the fluid is given straight into your bloodstream.

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