verb
General Slang
KVO
KAY-VEE-OH · verb · informal
Keep vein open; run an IV at a minimal drip rate.
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Definitions
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Setting an IV to infuse very slowly so the vein and catheter stay patent without giving significant fluid volume.
“Set the line to KVO until we decide on fluids.”
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KVO In A Sentence
Set the line to KVO until we decide on fluids.
Origin & Usage
Initialism of 'keep vein open'; equivalent to TKO, 'to keep open.'
People Also Ask
What does KVO mean?
It means keep vein open: an IV is set to run very slowly so the vein and catheter stay patent without giving much fluid.
What does KVO stand for?
It is short for keep vein open. The equivalent term TKO stands for to keep open.
Why run an IV at KVO?
It keeps the line usable for quick medication or fluid access later without overloading the patient with unneeded fluid volume.
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