A term used in a hospital that indicates the need for a continuous intravenous infusion (usually using normal saline solution). Purpose: To allow immediate access if intravenous medication is required for emergency or other treatment purposes.
An order indicating that the patency of an intubated vessel be maintained so that subsequent intravenous solutions or medicines can be administered. This is done using the lowest possible infusion rate with a microdrop set or a volume controller.