4 ms·And pills are like $0 per 100-200mg, so we know why the hospital didn't just use those.by firstlink 3y agoAnd pills are like $0 per 100-200mg, so we know why the hospital didn't just use those.xyzzy123 3y agoIf he's being administered IV caffeine instead of given a cup it's possible that he couldn't take pills either.OJFord 3y ago> [cup of coffee] which he couldn't have Probably 'nil by mouth' (pre-op or something) not just no fluids/coffee.