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What Is a 500ml IV Bag?
A 500ml IV bag is a commonly-used piece of medical equipment. As the name implies, it has a capacity of 500ml and is used for storing the fluids and medicines that are administered intravenously (via an IV line) into a patient's body.
IV bags are usually made of soft plastic or vinyl. They're typically connected to an IV line or catheter of some kind which feeds directly into the patient's blood stream, allowing fluids to flow out from the bag, through the line, and into the body to take rapid effect.
IV bags and lines can have many different uses. The bags may be used to store all sorts of fluids and vitamins. They usually contain a base of saline solution, which is used as a delivery medium for other components. They may contain dextrose, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, antibiotics, electrolytes, and various medications for treating a wide range of diseases and health problems.
Baxter #2B8013, CONTAINER EMPTY INTRAVIA 500ML, 48 PER/CS
Metrix-Secure #66050, 500ml EVA 2-Port Bag, 50/CS
Metrix-Secure #66615, EVA Legless Dual Chamber Bag, 1,500ml Male Screw Connector, 42 Per/Cs
Hospira #0795113, Lifecare Flex Bag Empty 500ML 48/CS
ICU Medical #0795113, BAG, EMPTY IV, 500ML, 48 PER/CS
Baxter #BXC738, SOLUTION, IV BAG 500ML BAXA PUMP, 50/CS
Baxter #2J8003, Container f/Fluid Non-DEHP 500ml 48/CS
Hospira #794103, DEX+SOD CHL, IVSOL 5-0.9% 500ML (24/CS)
Metrix-Secure #66210, 500ml EVA Legless Bag Female Screw Connector, Baxter ExactaMix Compatible, 50/CS
Metrix-Secure #66410, 500ml EVA Legless Bag Male Screw Connector, 50/CS
Metrix-Secure #66102, 500 ml Ethyl Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Gravity Bag - 2 Leg Detachable, 50/CS
Hospira #07953-03, 7953-03 Lactated Ringer's Solution IV Solution Flexible Bag 500 mL, EACH
How Does a 500ml IV Bag Work?
500ml IV bags typically contain a base of saline solution and other components, like vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes to be transfused into the body. An IV line is connected to the bag at one end, and the bag is held up on a stand, allowing the fluid to drain down through the line and into the body. At the other end, the line is inserted into the body, usually into a vein in the arm, allowing the fluids to flow straight into the blood.
500ml IV Bag Sizes
500ml IV bags always have an interior capacity of 500ml, allowing them to store half a liter of liquid at any one time, maximum. There are other sizes of IV bags available, including 100ml IV bags and 1L IV bags.
500ml IV Bag Types
Most 500ml IV bags are similar in terms of design, materials, and shape. However, there can be some slight variations in terms of the materials used, like PVC, vinyl, and various soft plastics. The design can slightly vary, too, as some IV bags have just one connector at the base for connecting to an IV line. Others may have two or three connectors for added flexibility.
500ml IV Bag Uses
The main use of a 500ml IV bag is to store fluids and medicines before they are delivered into the body via IV therapy. There are many different situations in which a patient may be hooked up to an IV line and bag, such as if the patient is suffering from an extreme case of dehydration and needs vital fluids in their body as soon as possible. This can apply in cases of sunstroke or excessive exercise. IV bags and lines can be used during surgery, too, as well as for delivering anesthesia, antibiotics, and other medicines
500ml IV Bag Suppliers
Baxter, Metrix-Secure, and Hospira are some of the leading suppliers of 500ml IV bags.
Buy Wholesale 500ml IV Bags Online at CIA Medical
If you’re looking for top quality 500ml IV bags at fair, wholesale prices, CIA Medical is the brand to choose. We’ve been in the wholesale medical industry for many years, supplying thousands of clinics, hospitals, labs, and pharmacies with the equipment they need. You can count on us to deliver the wide range of products, competitive prices, and professional service you’re hoping to find.
