Intravenous IV treatment definitely has a broad definition. The simple form of this treatment can be as simple as giving fluids in order to combat dehydration. Usually many different medications are given directly into the vein through an IV drip, to take care of a variety of medical conditions. The length of time that is required for the IV treatment depends on what the physician orders. This treatment could be for a one time dose of medication or could be the administration of fluids and antibiotics that last for several hours or days.
IV therapy can be beneficial for such problems as asthma, hepatitis, malnutrition, acute viral illnesses, coronary heart disease, and detoxification. There is even a Myer's Cocktail, which consist of IV vitamin and mineral therapy that was developed at John Hopkins University. This was considered a treatment for chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, muscle spasms, hives, congestive heart failure, infections, and senile dementia.
IV treatment can be administered in a hospital, a nursing home or in the home. IV therapy bags come in several different sizes and solutions. The Lactated Ringer's injection bags come in 250ml, 500ml, and 1000ml bags. Different fluids, such as D5W, Normal saline, D5LR, and others, also come in the 250ml, 500ml, and 1000ml bags. The type of infusion is ordered by the physician and is determined by the age of the patient, the size of the patient, the disease process, and history of the patient.
There are two different types of IV solutions: colloids and crystalloids. The human blood is considered a colloid, as well as water that is mixed with insoluble material such as a gelatin. A crystalloid is usually made up of soluble materials and water. Although these are different types of solution, they are typically administered in the same way.
Chemotherapy and blood administration are given by IV administration. There is usually no serious side effects from the IV solution itself. There can be soreness or redness at the IV catheter injection site. Only in rare cases, has a patient had an allergic reaction to a plain IV solution. Patients should always keep a list of any allerergies they may have.
A peripheral IV site is the most common route of administration. If people require fluids, antibiotics or other treatments for an extended length of time, then it might be required to have a permanent or implanted IV site. Most IV therapy is given in a hospital setting, but if the treatment is going to continue over a length of time, the treatments may be received in the home. Home health care nurses usually go to the home and administer the fluids and medications.
The nurse checks to be sure the IV is functioning well and that there are no signs and symptoms of an infection. Problems that can arise are swelling of the vein, a hole in your skin where the IV site is, redness, pain, bleeding, chest pain, respiratory distress, a fast heart rate or dizziness. Ultimately, IV treatment is very useful in treating many different conditions. Check for any side effects and be safe.
IV therapy can be beneficial for such problems as asthma, hepatitis, malnutrition, acute viral illnesses, coronary heart disease, and detoxification. There is even a Myer's Cocktail, which consist of IV vitamin and mineral therapy that was developed at John Hopkins University. This was considered a treatment for chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, muscle spasms, hives, congestive heart failure, infections, and senile dementia.
IV treatment can be administered in a hospital, a nursing home or in the home. IV therapy bags come in several different sizes and solutions. The Lactated Ringer's injection bags come in 250ml, 500ml, and 1000ml bags. Different fluids, such as D5W, Normal saline, D5LR, and others, also come in the 250ml, 500ml, and 1000ml bags. The type of infusion is ordered by the physician and is determined by the age of the patient, the size of the patient, the disease process, and history of the patient.
There are two different types of IV solutions: colloids and crystalloids. The human blood is considered a colloid, as well as water that is mixed with insoluble material such as a gelatin. A crystalloid is usually made up of soluble materials and water. Although these are different types of solution, they are typically administered in the same way.
Chemotherapy and blood administration are given by IV administration. There is usually no serious side effects from the IV solution itself. There can be soreness or redness at the IV catheter injection site. Only in rare cases, has a patient had an allergic reaction to a plain IV solution. Patients should always keep a list of any allerergies they may have.
A peripheral IV site is the most common route of administration. If people require fluids, antibiotics or other treatments for an extended length of time, then it might be required to have a permanent or implanted IV site. Most IV therapy is given in a hospital setting, but if the treatment is going to continue over a length of time, the treatments may be received in the home. Home health care nurses usually go to the home and administer the fluids and medications.
The nurse checks to be sure the IV is functioning well and that there are no signs and symptoms of an infection. Problems that can arise are swelling of the vein, a hole in your skin where the IV site is, redness, pain, bleeding, chest pain, respiratory distress, a fast heart rate or dizziness. Ultimately, IV treatment is very useful in treating many different conditions. Check for any side effects and be safe.
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