An intravenous delivery system having an integrated flow monitoring device, the device comprising: a coupling assembly having an input , an output , and a fluid channel , the input configured for coupling to a fluid reservoir to provide flow of a fluid from the fluid reservoir to the output via the fluid channel , wherein the flow of fluid exits the output as a fluid drop; an electrical circuit having an output, a power source, an electrical current sensor, a first lead , and a second lead , the power source interposedly connected between the first lead and the second lead , the electrical current sensor interposedly connected between the first lead and the power source, the first lead having a proximal end coupled to a first portion of the coupling assembly and a distal end extending therefrom, and the second lead having a proximal end coupled to a second portion of the coupling assembly and a distal end extending therefrom, wherein the distal ends of the first and second leads are positioned in the pathway of the fluid drop, and wherein simultaneous contact between the fluid drop and the distal ends of the first and second leads completes the circuit ; and a signaling device coupled to the output of the circuit to provide a signal upon completion of the circuit , wherein the signaling device comprises a digital display and a chipset having logic to facilitate drip counting and recording, and wherein the first lead is positioned within the fluid channel , characterized in that the second lead is positioned on an outer surface of the coupling assembly proximate to the output , wherein the terminal end of the second lead is attached to the distal end of the coupling assembly . a coupling assembly having an input , an output , and a fluid channel , the input configured for coupling to a fluid reservoir to provide flow of a fluid from the fluid reservoir to the output via the fluid channel , wherein the flow of fluid exits the output as a fluid drop; an electrical circuit having an output, a power source, an electrical current sensor, a first lead , and a second lead , the power source interposedly connected between the first lead and the second lead , the electrical current sensor interposedly connected between the first lead and the power source, the first lead having a proximal end coupled to a first portion of the coupling assembly and a distal end extending therefrom, and the second lead having a proximal end coupled to a second portion of the coupling assembly and a distal end extending therefrom, wherein the distal ends of the first and second leads are positioned in the pathway of the fluid drop, and wherein simultaneous contact between the fluid drop and the distal ends of the first and second leads completes the circuit ; and a signaling device coupled to the output of the circuit to provide a signal upon completion of the circuit , wherein the signaling device comprises a digital display and a chipset having logic to facilitate drip counting and recording, and wherein the first lead is positioned within the fluid channel , characterized in that the second lead is positioned on an outer surface of the coupling assembly proximate to the output , wherein the terminal end of the second lead is attached to the distal end of the coupling assembly . <EOS>