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Infusions, Parenteral MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Infusions, Parenteral
Tree Number(s)
E02.319.267.510
Unique ID
D007263
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D007263
Annotation
general or unspecified; prefer specifics; restrict to method of administration of drugs & chemicals; not for replacement of fluids ( = FLUID THERAPY) nor for nourishment ( = PARENTERAL FEEDING)
Scope Note
The administration of liquid medication, nutrient, or other fluid through some other route than the alimentary canal, usually over minutes or hours, either by gravity flow or often by infusion pumping.
Entry Term(s)
Intra-Abdominal Infusions
Intraperitoneal Infusions
Parenteral Infusions
Peritoneal Infusions
See Also
Fluid Therapy
Home Infusion Therapy
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2008/07/08
Infusions, Parenteral Preferred
Intra-Abdominal Infusions Narrower
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