Medication can make a world of difference in controlling or managing an acute or chronic health condition. You can take many meds orally, via capsules, tablets, or liquid drops. Transdermal patches that adhere to your skin are another way to deliver medication. Yet some medications are best administered directly into your bloodstream via IV infusions.
Christos Doctors Inn Walk In Health Care is proud to offer intravenous (IV) medication infusion for patients in and around Lauderhill, Florida. Christopher Smith, MD, and his team have the training and skills necessary to deliver your medications safely and as comfortably as possible.
Here’s a closer look at how medication infusion IV therapy works and what to expect if you need to schedule a medication infusion for yourself or a loved one.
Infusion therapy, or IV therapy, refers to the process of delivering nutrients, medications, and hydration directly to your bloodstream. It involves placing a thin needle into one of your veins and attaching medical tubing that carries fluids from a sterile bag to the needle and into your bloodstream.
Modern medicine uses IV therapy in many different clinical settings. You might have an IV infusion to correct severe dehydration, to deliver nutrients as a wellness treatment, or to administer medications.
There are a number of reasons why your care team might recommend medication infusions.
Medication infusions allow your providers to deliver a precise dose of medication. Because the drugs don’t rely on absorption through your digestive tract, there’s no risk that a portion of the medication could pass through your system without delivering the intended benefits.
Another benefit of medication infusions is the ability to achieve immediate effects. Once your provider places the IV — which takes just seconds — and adds the medication to the saline solution, it enters your bloodstream right away and the effects begin to develop rapidly. There’s no need to wait for your digestive system to metabolize the drug.
If you haven’t had a medication infusion before, it’s normal to have some questions and concerns about the process. You should know that IV infusions are among the most common procedures performed in medical settings, from routine wellness care to emergency treatment.
Anytime your skin barrier is breached there’s a risk of infection. But the practitioners who place IVs begin by disinfecting your skin before inserting the needle into your vein, and we use the highest safety standards to reduce the risk of infection. Once your IV infusion is complete and we remove the needle, we cover the site with a sterile bandage.
Your body works quickly to heal the tiny puncture caused by the needle. The risk of infection after medication infusions is very low.
In addition to medication infusion IV therapy, Christos Doctors Inn Walk In Health Care offers IV infusions to treat a number of general health conditions. Some examples include:
These types of infusions are often referred to as wellness infusion therapy, or wellness IVs.
To learn more about medication infusions and how they might align with your current health needs, contact Christos Doctors Inn Walk In Health Care to schedule a visit. We offer online booking and can accommodate many needs through walk-in visits with no appointment required.
