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Question
I am an emergency medical technician. My question is whether administering fluids intravenously is considered drinking. Should fluids be administered only in life-threatening situations or also in cases of general weakness?
Answer
Hello,
Intravenous infusion is not considered drinking.
Anyone who needs an infusion, whether due to illness or severe weakness, is considered ill and is exempt from fasting.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 554, Seif 6
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