Hello, I'm an expert in medical equipment and procedures. When it comes to intravenous (IV) therapy, the equipment used is designed to deliver fluids directly into a patient's vein, and it typically consists of a catheter, a small tube that is inserted into the vein, and a bag or bottle of fluid that is connected to the catheter.
Now, to answer your question:
Is there a needle in an IV?In the initial stage of setting up an IV, a hollow needle is used to puncture the skin and enter the vein. This needle is attached to a thin plastic catheter. Once the vein is accessed, the needle is
removed, and only the
catheter is left in place. The catheter is then connected to the IV tubing, which leads to the bag of fluid. So, during the actual infusion, there is no needle inside the patient; only the catheter remains.
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