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IV therapy involves both IV injections and IV infusions, each tailored to meet specific patient requirements. IV injections entail the swift delivery of a single dose medication directly into a vein, whereas IV infusion can be administered through drip or pump infusion methods.

Drip Infusion IV Therapy

This IV therapy method employs gravity to administer a continuous flow of fluid or medication over a predetermined duration. Treatment is facilitated through a fluid bag suspended on a drip stand, connected to the IV line.

The fluid bag houses the treatment, while the drip chamber serves to regulate the drip rate and prevent air from entering the bloodstream. Drip rate indicates the rate of drops administered per minute, with adjustment facilitated by the roller clamp.

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Pump Infusion IV Therapy

This variant of IV therapy employs a pump connected to the IV line to regulate the administration of treatment into the patient's body. Pump infusion can be administered through syringe infusion pumps and volumetric pumps.

Syringe infusion pumps regulate the push rate of a syringe's plunger, thereby controlling the gradual administration of treatment over a specified duration. Volumetric pumps utilize IV drips alongside additional pumps to manage the infusion rate accurately.

Who Needs IV Therapy?

Patients may need IV therapy for the following reasons:

  • Antibiotic treatment for infections of the lungs, brain, bones, or other parts of the body
  • Treatment for hormone deficiencies
  • Treat severe nausea caused by cancer chemotherapy or pregnancy
  • Chemotherapy treatment
  • Patient-controlled analgesia for pain
  • Parenteral nutrition
  • Extra fluids

What To Expect During IV Therapy At Home

At Ambitions Home Healthcare, LLC, we have a team of nurses that visit patients’ homes to provide IV therapy. During each visit, the nurse will check to make sure the IV is working properly and look for signs of infection. The nurse will then administer the medication or other fluid in one of the following ways:

  • A fast bolus, in which the medicine is given rapidly or all at once.
  • A slow infusion, in which the medicine is given slowly over an extended period of time.

After administering the medication, the nurse will wait to see if the patient has any bad reactions. If the patient isn’t showing any signs of adverse side effects, then the nurse will leave the patient’s home. Used needles will be disposed of in a needle, or sharps, container. Used IV tubing, gloves, bags, and other disposable supplies will be properly ans safely disposed of.