Definition:

Lactated Ringer's Solution. A sterile solution of calcium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, and sodium lactate in water, given intravenously as a systemic alkalizer and as a fluid and electrolyte replenisher.

Usage:

Hey Judy, can you get me another LR?

Synonyms:

RL, Ringer's, Ringer's Lactate

Created Jul 07, 2009

Definition:

To administer a drug intravenously.

Usage:

The doctor pushed some levophed before Fay died. The last thing she said to me was "I hate 'Charles in Charge.'" Me too, Fay, me too.

Synonyms:

administer

Created Jul 20, 2009

Definition:

Intravenous feeding.

Usage:

As much as we know you'd rather have a 5000 calorie blooming onion; we're sorry to say you won't be going Outback tonight. Instead you're eating in.

Synonyms:

IV

Created by hollywood, Jul 21, 2009

Definition:

Antibiotic.

Usage:

Hey Jim, did you give him any bug juice?

Synonyms:

antibiotic

Created Aug 15, 2009

Definition:

Adding a second fluid IV drip bag to the first one.

Usage:

Fluid's running low, get ready to piggyback with another one.

Created Aug 15, 2009

Definition:

Valium.

Usage:

His alcohol-withdrawal induced hallucinations caused him to go wilding all over town. He's on vitamin V for the time being.

Synonyms:

diazepam

Created Oct 01, 2009