Large burns can cause loss of large amounts of fluid and protein, so a drip can help to restore protein and / or fluid losses. (vets-now.com)
They allow us to give relatively large amounts of fluids rapidly and they allow immediate administration of medications. (nccat.com)
One of the biggest mistakes parents make is to let their children drink as much as they like - or even to encourage drinking large amounts of fluids - due to fear of dehydration. (verywellfamily.com)