Once in the X-ray room - which is where most hospitals undertake pacemaker implants - a small plastic tube is placed in the hand through which we can, if necessary, give intravenous medication.

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The Western Australian preterm birth prevention initiative: a whole of state singleton pregnancy cohort study showing the need to embrace alternative models of care for Aboriginal women.

Doctors and nurses use IVs to get fluids or medicines directly into a person's vein. IV is short for intravenous. Yes, there's a needle involved — but only for a couple of seconds.