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infusion /in·fu·sion/ (in-fu´zhun) 1. the steeping of a substance in water to obtain its soluble principles. 2. the product obtained by this process. 3. the therapeutic introduction of fluid other than blood into a vein.
Infusion Introduction of a substance directly into a vein or tissue by gravity flow. Mentioned in: Transfusion infusion, n a method of medicine preparation in which aromatic herbs are steeped in hot (slightly below boiling) water. This prevents medicinal constituents from being boiled off. infusion (infū´zh n 1. the therapeutic introduction of a fluid, such as saline solution, into a vein. In contrast to injection, infusion suggests the introduction of a larger volume of a less concentrated solution over a more protracted period. 2. a term used in pharmacy for a liquid extract prepared by steeping a plant substance in water. infusion 1. the steeping of a substance in water to obtain its soluble principles. 2. the product obtained by this process, usually leaves, young stems, or petals to produce a tea for oral administration. See also decoction. 3. the slow therapeutic introduction of fluid other than blood into a vein. See also intravenous infusion. note: An infusion flows in by gravity, an injection is forced in by a syringe, an instillation is dropped in, an insufflation is blown in, and an infection slips in unnoticed. constant-rate infusion the continuous intravenous administration of medication usually through an electronic delivery device, in order to maintain constant blood levels. Most suitable for use with rapid onset of action and short half-life. intramammary infusion material used to introduce medicaments, especially antibiotics, into the teat and udder sinuses for the treatment or prevention of mastitis. May be in liquid or thin paste form and usually prepackaged in tubes for the treatment of individual quarters. Contain antibiotics and adjuvants in a slow or fast-release base depending on objective, e.g. dry period or lactation period treatment. May contain dye to warn that milk may contain antibiotics. Specially prepared watery infusions of escharotic agents, e.g. silver nitrate, copper sulfate, may be used to dry off permanently a quarter that is chronically affected. intrauterine infusion administration of fluids for irrigative purposes. subcutaneous infusion administration of fluids directly into subcutaneous tissues for the purpose of providing hydration. See also hypodermoclysis. |
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