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Could use your help docs! a friend need to get an iv for dehydration. how long will this process take?

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Usually 1-3 hrs.: IV fluids for dehydration usually takes 1-3 hours depending on the level of dehydration and how much IV fluids needs to be given.

Answered 7/2/2014

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Rehydration: through an IV usually only takes a few hours, longer if medical problems such as heart or kidney disease are present.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 12/22/2019

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