What type of route is intravenous?
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Intravenous (IV) therapy has been documented since the late Middle Ages, with techniques refined over centuries to ensure safety and effectiveness. The intravenous route is a parenteral route of administration, meaning it bypasses the gastrointestinal tract to deliver fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into the bloodstream. This direct approach allows for rapid, controlled, and complete delivery of substances throughout the body.
