When Were Intravenous Fluids First Used?

Intravenous technology was first published in 1883 by Dr. Thomas Latta during a cholera epidemic in Britain. The standard IV use of saline solutions did not begin until 1902. Intravenous therapy was further developed in the 1930s but was not widely available until the 1950s.

What was the first IV used for and why?

IV therapy began with the science of how to transfuse blood. The first recorded attempt at a blood transfusion using basic IV treatment took place in the 1660s.

Why did they give me IV fluids?

IVs are one of the most common things in health care. They are used to prevent dehydration, maintain blood pressure, or give patients medicines or nutrients if they can't eat.