IV Therapy is a form of medical treatment that involves providing medication or other fluids directly into a person's vein. It is used to restore fluid balance and provide medications, minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients required by the body to function properly. This therapy is beneficial when oral medications are not well-tolerated or sufficient to treat an illness. IV therapy can be used to deliver fluids, medications, and nutrition quickly and directly to the bloodstream.
IV therapy can help with many medical conditions that involve dehydration or nutrient deficiency. It is commonly used for hydration when a person is severely dehydrated due to vomiting, diarrhea, or excessive sweating.
IV therapy is generally performed in a doctor's office or clinic. In some cases, it may be done at home with the help of a trained professional or family member. The type of IV therapy that is used depends on the medical condition being treated. In most cases, a thin plastic tube (catheter) is inserted into a vein in the arm or leg and connected to an infusion pump. This pump delivers the fluids and medications at a controlled rate according to a doctor's instructions.
IV therapy can have many benefits for people who are suffering from chronic illnesses or nutrient deficiencies. Medications can reach the bloodstream quickly when they are delivered directly into a vein, which may help to reduce side effects that occur when medications are taken orally. It also allows for higher doses of medication or fluids than would be possible if they were taken orally. In some cases, IV therapy can provide nutritional support for people who cannot take nutrition by mouth due to an illness or condition.
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