perfusion
The English phrase "iv" can be translated into French as perfusion.
The term is used to describe a medical treatment where fluids or medication are delivered directly into a vein.
Did you know?
- While 'iv' is a common shorthand in English, French speakers often use the word goutte-à-goutte, which literally means 'drop-by-drop'. This is a more colloquial, descriptive way to refer to the process of an IV drip.
- The French term perfusion is a cognate of the English 'perfusion', but in English, 'perfusion' refers to the general circulation of blood through an organ rather than the medical device itself.
- Because perfusion is a formal noun, you cannot simply say 'I am on an iv' using the abbreviation. You would say Je suis sous perfusion, literally translating to 'I am under perfusion'.
Examples in context
- Le médicament a été administré par voie intraveineuse.The medication was administered intravenously.
- Le traitement nécessite une perfusion par voie intraveineuse.The treatment requires an intravenous infusion.
- Le patient nécessite une perfusion continue.The patient requires a continuous drip.
- Le médecin a prescrit une perf pour le patient.The doctor prescribed an IV for the patient.
- Le patient a une perfusion.The patient has an IV.
- L'infirmière installe la perfusion.The nurse is setting up the IV.
- Il a besoin d'une perfusion saline.He needs a saline IV.
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are talking in a hospital hallway.
- ManonGabriel, est-ce que le patient a sa perfusion ?Gabriel, does the patient have his IV?
- GabrielOui, Manon, la perfusion est en place.Yes, Manon, the IV is in place.
- ManonParfait, vérifie quand même le débit.Perfect, check the flow rate anyway.
- GabrielJe m'en occupe tout de suite.I'll take care of it right away.
