Intraperitoneal injection
Injection of substances into peritoneum (body cavity) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Intraperitoneal injection or IP injection is the injection of a substance into the peritoneum (body cavity). It is more often applied to non-human animals than to humans. In general, it is preferred when large amounts of blood replacement fluids are needed or when low blood pressure or other problems prevent the use of a suitable blood vessel for intravenous injection.[citation needed]
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In humans, the method is widely used to administer chemotherapy drugs to treat some cancers, particularly ovarian cancer. Although controversial, intraperitoneal use in ovarian cancer has been recommended as a standard of care.[1] Fluids are injected intraperitoneally in infants, also used for peritoneal dialysis.[citation needed]