Infusion Services
Infusion therapy allows medication to be delivered through an IV (catheter) or needle and injection services (subcutaneous/ intramuscular). It’s a way of delivering medication that can’t be taken orally, or that needs to be dispensed at a controlled pace. Infusion Services is located on the 2nd floor of the hospital. The department is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Please register for Outpatient Nursing Services at the Specialty Clinics (also located on the 2nd floor).
Conditions Treated:
- Anemia
- Crohn’s disease
- Dehydration
- Headaches
- Immune deficiencies
- Iron deficiencies
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Treatments Offered:
- Blood products
- Biologics
- Hydration, electrolyte, vitamin, and mineral replacement therapy
- Anti-emetics
- Injections
- Antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal therapy
- Medication infusions
- Therapeutic phlebotomy
Treatment times can vary from 30 minutes to six hours, depending on the type of medication and length of time it is prescribed to be administered. Infusion Services offers patients warm blankets, TVs, recliners, and privacy during treatment.For more information, please contact Outpatient Nursing Services at 618-283-5588.