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Glossary
Our glossary explains some of the medical and legal terms used in palliative care.
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Intramuscular
Within or into a muscle. A method of administering a medication into the muscle using a needle. This method is not used often in palliative care.
Intramuscular
Within or into a muscle. A method of administering a medication into the muscle using a needle. This method is not used often in palliative care.
Intranasal
Within or into the nose. A method of administering a medication into the nose using a spray device.
Intranasal
Within or into the nose. A method of administering a medication into the nose using a spray device.
Intrathecal
A treatment used to manage pain in a region of the body. Medication is injected into the spinal fluid, which fills the space between the covering of the spinal cord and the cord itself.
Intrathecal
A treatment used to manage pain in a region of the body. Medication is injected into the spinal fluid, which fills the space between the covering of the spinal cord and the cord itself.
Intravenous
Within or into a vein. A method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a vein. Also known as IV therapy.
Intravenous
Within or into a vein. A method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a vein. Also known as IV therapy.