Medical Question

Fasting for an ill person

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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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