FAQs
IV hydration is a type of therapy that uses a saline solution and a combination of micronutrients to be infused directly into your bloodstream.
Besides hydration, IV drips are the fastest way to get nutrients into your body. Unfortunately, most people are unable to fully absorb the supplements we take orally. IV therapy allows vitamins to be 100% bioavailable to our bodies.
Typically mild pain is felt at the insertion of the IV. Once the vein is accessed, the needle is withdrawn, and only a straw-like catheter is left inside your vein for the remainder of the drip. Clients who have hairy arms may not enjoy the removal of the tape or tegaderm being removed. With certain nutrients, patients may experience some discomfort. Some patients experience bruising or redness on or around the injection site post-visit.
IV drips typically last about an hour. If forms aren't filled out prior to arrival, the first visit will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
This answer varies from patient to patient. It depends on what your goals are or what outcome you are hoping to achieve. Our nurses are happy to explain what recommendations they have for frequency based on your medical history.
Most clients are safe to receive IV therapy, however, we don't just drip everyone. It's safe to say... if you are seeing a specialty MD frequently we will require clearance from them to proceed with your infusion. Patients with kidney, liver, cardiac, or cancer diagnoses will proceed with caution. Pregnancy or age can also keep you from receiving certain micronutrients.
That's easy. It depends on how you are feeling that day! What do you want to accomplish out of your drip? The nurse will help provide recommendations!
Absolutely we love to work hand in hand with other medical physicians. We have standing protocols and dosages for the micronutrients on hand, but we can administer them differently depending on written orders from your physician.