General
banana bag
What does banana bag mean?
A bag of IV fluid containing thiamine, folic acid, a multivitamin, and magnesium, used to correct deficiencies in patients with alcohol use disorder or malnutrition. Its yellow color comes from the riboflavin and folic acid.
"Hang a banana bag on the guy in bay four before he goes into withdrawal."
Origin
Named for the distinctive banana-yellow color of the vitamin-rich infusion.
Frequently asked questions
What is a banana bag?
It is an IV fluid bag containing thiamine, folic acid, a multivitamin, and magnesium, used to correct vitamin deficiencies in patients with alcohol use disorder or malnutrition.
Why is it called a banana bag?
It gets the name from its distinctive banana-yellow color, which comes from the riboflavin and folic acid in the infusion.
Who gets a banana bag?
It is commonly given to malnourished patients or those with heavy alcohol use, often to help prevent complications during withdrawal.
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