Before your visit
Eat a light meal and drink water beforehand if you can. Bring a list of your medications and any allergies. Wear a top with sleeves that roll up easily.
Screening comes first
Your health history, medications, allergies and current symptoms are reviewed before any treatment. Sometimes the right answer is a different IV, a different care setting, or no IV at all. We will tell you honestly.
During the infusion
A small IV catheter is placed, usually in the arm. Most infusions take roughly 30 to 60 minutes. You can relax, read or rest in a comfortable clinical setting, and you can tell us at any time if something feels off.
Afterward
Most people return to their normal day. Mild tenderness at the IV site can happen. If you notice anything that concerns you, contact the office; for emergencies, call 911.
This article is for general education and is not medical advice. IV wellness services are not emergency medical care. Patients experiencing severe dehydration, heat stroke symptoms, chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, fainting, severe weakness or another medical emergency should call 911 or seek emergency medical care.
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