Drip Feed (Noun)
Meaning
The administration of a solution (blood or saline or plasma etc.) one drop at a time.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The nurse carefully monitored the patient's response to the medication as it was administered via a slow drip feed through an IV line.
- To prevent dehydration, the doctor ordered a saline drip feed to be given to the patient over the course of several hours.
- The ICU patient required a plasma drip feed to help replace lost blood clotting factors and stabilize her condition.
- The patient's fluid levels were closely monitored as they received a drip feed of glucose and electrolytes to stabilize their blood sugar and mineral balance.
- The surgical team utilized a precise drip feed system to deliver a carefully measured amount of antibiotic solution directly into the infected tissue.