liquidi per via endovenosa
The English phrase "intravenous fluids" is translated into Italian as liquidi per via endovenosa.
This phrase refers to liquids that are administered directly into a vein through a needle or catheter. In professional clinical settings, you may also encounter the term soluzione endovenosa to mean "intravenous solution".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase liquidi per via endovenosa literally translates to "liquids for endovenous route".
Which one should you use?
While liquidi per via endovenosa is the standard phrase, you can use the singular form liquido per via endovenosa when referring specifically to a single type of fluid. In clinical environments, soluzione endovenosa is a common alternative used to mean "intravenous solution".
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form liquido per via endovenosa can be used when referring to a single type of fluid.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word liquidi can also refer to 'liquid assets' in a financial context, creating a double meaning if used outside a clinic.
- The word via in this phrase is the same word Italians use to name a street, reflecting the idea of a 'way' or 'route' into the body.
- The term endovenosa is a compound of the Greek prefix endo meaning 'inside' and the Latin vena meaning 'vein'.
Examples in context
- La terapia prevede l'uso di fluidi intravenosi per mantenere l'idratazione del paziente.The therapy involves the use of intravenous fluids to maintain the patient's hydration.
- Il paziente ha bisogno di liquidi per via endovenosa.The patient needs intravenous fluids.
- Servono liquidi per via endovenosa per idratarlo.Intravenous fluids are needed to hydrate him.
- Controllate il flusso dei liquidi per via endovenosa.Check the flow of the intravenous fluids.
Example conversation
A doctor is explaining a treatment plan to a patient in a hospital.
- AlessandroMartina, le somministreremo dei liquidi per via endovenosa.Martina, we are going to give you some intravenous fluids.
- MartinaPerché sono necessari in questo momento?Why are they necessary right now?
- AlessandroÈ il modo più veloce per idratarla.It is the fastest way to hydrate you.
- MartinaVa bene, procediamo pure.Alright, let's go ahead.
