Is infusion and transfusion the same thing?

Infusion and transfusion are not the same, though they both involve delivering fluids into the body. Infusion typically refers to the administration of medications, nutrients, or fluids through an intravenous (IV) line, while transfusion specifically pertains to the transfer of blood or blood products from one person to another. Each process serves different medical purposes and is used in varying clinical scenariOS.