Fun Facts About IV Therapy

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Did you know that the first documented use of IV therapy dates back to the 17th century — back then, it was used for animal subjects, and it wasn’t until the 19th century that humans saw its application. It’s fascinating how far we’ve come in delivering medications and fluids, and it really highlights the importance of understanding our history as nurses. What neat facts do you all know about LPN practices?

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