Intravenous Medications and Fluid Administration
Intravenous Medications and Fluid Administration
Understanding Intravenous (IV) Therapy
Intravenous (IV) therapy, or IV infusion, is a method of delivering medication or fluids directly into a vein to address various medical conditions. This process involves inserting a needle or catheter (tube) into the vein.
Conditions Treated with IV Therapy
Patients with the following conditions may benefit from this therapy:
- Dehydration: When a person loses body fluids and cannot adequately hydrate.
- Malnutrition: Nutrient deficiencies requiring supplementation.
- Drug or Alcohol Dependence: Support for detoxification and recovery.
- Cancer: Administration of chemotherapy treatments.
- Autoimmune Disorders: A medical condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s tissues.
- Infections and Other Diseases: Treatment of various infections and other medical conditions.
Why You Need IV Medicines at Home
You may require IV medicines at home for several reasons:
- High-Dose Antibiotics: For infections that require antibiotics that cannot be taken orally.
- Continuation of Hospital Treatment: If you started IV antibiotics in the hospital and need to continue the treatment at home for lung infection or infection in other body parts.
- Hormone Deficiency Treatments: IV therapy for hormone imbalances.
- Severe Nausea Management: Medicines for severe nausea caused by cancer, chemotherapy, or pregnancy.
- Pain Management: Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) for pain relief allows you to administer the medication yourself according to your provider's guidelines.
- Chemotherapy: Ongoing cancer treatment through IV therapy.
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN): Nutrition formula delivered through a vein, often needed after a hospital stay.
- Hydration: Extra fluids are administered through an IV.
Receiving Intravenous Treatments at Home
Home health care nurses often visit your home to administer IV medications. In some cases, someone from your family or a friend, or even you yourself, can give the IV medicine.
The nurse will:
- Check the IV: Ensure it is working well and there are no signs of infection.
- Administer the Medicine: This can be done in two ways:
- Fast Bolus: Medicine given quickly, all at once.
- Slow Infusion: Medicine given slowly over a long period.
- Monitor for Reactions: After administering the medicine, our team will monitor you to see if you have any adverse reactions before leaving.
Disposal of Used Supplies:
- Used needles should be disposed of in a needle (sharps) container.
- Used IV tubing, bags, gloves, and other disposable supplies should be placed in a plastic bag and put in the trash.
Take Control of Your Health at Home
Don’t let health concerns hold you back. Reach out to Lifetrust Home Health today to learn more about our home IV therapy services. Our team of experts is ready to provide the care and support you need to continue your recovery and improve your well-being in the comfort of your home.
Contact us now to get started with personalized home health care!
Benefits of Intravenous Medications and Fluid Administration
- Quick medication delivery
- Helps control the administration of a dosage of medicines
- Provides emergency treatment
- Provides necessary nutrients and fluid efficiently
- Helps manage pain and symptoms
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