Infusion therapy is the intravenous (IV) administration of medicines and nutrition. Patients include those who; need pain management, are in for dehydration, have nutrition deficiencies, infections, diabetes, cancer or renal failure.
Infusion therapy decreases time spent clinics, hospitals and nursing homes. It allows patients to return to work or school with a decreased risk of infections. Out-patient status decreases medical costs and allows the patient more time with friends and family in their own environment.
What treatments are included?
Chemotherapy
Antibiotics
Fluids for dehydration
Migraine protocol/pain management
Arthritis treatment
Injections including, but not limited to, Neulasta, Aranesp, Epoetin or Neupogen