Abstract: The invention provides an air valve for use in getting air out of intravenous (IV) tubing and preventing the air from intravenous (IV) tubing from entering healthcare patients' veins. In an illustrative embodiment the air valve is attached at one end to the intravenous (IV) tubing that hangs from an intravenous (IV) bag and at the other end to the injection site, where a needle is inserted into a patient's vein. The invention prevents any air from entering a healthcare patient's blood stream and causing air embolism, a potentially lethal complication caused by an accumulation of air bubbles in the blood stream that hinders the circulation of blood. The invention will also lead to increased productivity of intravenous (IV) drips since it allows for a seamless interchange of medications and solutions.