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What does "get a line in" mean?

English Language Learners Asked on December 7, 2021

In The Old Guard (2020), Andy injured by gun shot:

Dr Meta: I need to get a line in her and stop the bleeding.

Merrick: Keep her alive at all costs.

What does "get a line in" mean?

2 Answers

The doctor wants to put the injured person on a saline drip, to replace fluids lost through heavy bleeding.

Answered by Kate Bunting on December 7, 2021

get a line on smb/smth

informal learn something about (New Oxford American Dictionary, 3rd Edition © 2010)

Answered by BugDigger on December 7, 2021

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