Definitions
- Describing a medical procedure where medication or fluids are administered directly into a vein. - Referring to a type of injection that bypasses the digestive system and enters the bloodstream directly. - Talking about a method of delivering medication or nutrients quickly and efficiently.
- Describing a medical procedure where medication or fluids are administered through a route other than the digestive tract. - Referring to a type of injection that bypasses the gastrointestinal system and enters the bloodstream directly. - Talking about a method of delivering medication or nutrients without going through the digestive system.
List of Similarities
- 1Both terms refer to methods of administering medication or fluids.
- 2Both involve bypassing the digestive system.
- 3Both can be used to deliver medication or nutrients quickly and efficiently.
- 4Both require medical expertise to perform safely.
- 5Both can be used in emergency situations.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Intravenous specifically refers to the administration of medication or fluids through a vein, while parenteral includes any route other than the digestive tract.
- 2Usage: Intravenous is more commonly used in medical contexts, while parenteral is a broader term that can be used in non-medical contexts as well.
- 3Connotation: Intravenous is associated with a more direct and immediate method of delivery, while parenteral is a more general term that can include slower methods of delivery such as transdermal patches or subcutaneous injections.
- 4Medical applications: Intravenous is commonly used for hydration, medication administration, and blood transfusions, while parenteral can also include methods such as intramuscular injections, subcutaneous injections, and transdermal patches.
Remember this!
Intravenous and parenteral are both terms used to describe methods of administering medication or fluids that bypass the digestive system. However, intravenous specifically refers to the administration of medication or fluids through a vein, while parenteral includes any route other than the digestive tract. While intravenous is more commonly used in medical contexts, parenteral is a broader term that can be used in non-medical contexts as well.
