Discharge Instructions for Intravenous (IV) Infusion Therapy
How to care for yourself after your IV Vitamin Therapy Infusion:
Apply pressure for 2 minutes after IV has been removed
Keep bandage in place for 1 hour
Warm packs and elevating your arm can be used for any bruising at the site
Cold packs can be used for pain relief and to decrease any swelling at the site
Any swelling should be significantly reduced within 24 hours
Post IV infusion symptoms are uncommon. For those not given a full liter of saline, dehydration is often the cause of symptoms and concerns.
We encourage you to drink at least 1-2 16oz bottles of water after your IV infusion
If enough water is not consumed you may experience any of the following symptoms: headaches, nausea, joint pain, blurred vision, cramping (GI and/or muscular), mental confusion, or disorientation.
Most patients experience significant overall improvements:
Better energy
Better mental clarity
Improved sleep
Improvements of their complaints
Overall feelings of wellbeing
Patients commonly report one or two patterns after an IV Vitamin Infusion:
Patients generally feel better right away. Due to a busy lifestyle, many people are chronically dehydrated and deficient in vitamins and minerals causing them to not feel well. Once the patient is hydrated and the nutrients are replaced, their symptoms improve quickly.
Patients may sometimes feel tired or unwell. These patients are generally in the process of detoxifying. When toxins are pulled out of tissues, they re-enter the bloodstream. They remain poisons, but they are now on their way OUT instead of their way IN. Even when patients do not feel well at this stage, the process is one of healing and cleansing. After the period, an overall improvement in one’s sense of well-being is generally reported.
How often will I need IV Vitamin Therapy Infusions?
The number and frequency of treatments will vary depending on certain factors:
Condition(s) being treated
Current health status of the patient
Response of the patients to the treatment(s)
A general estimate of the number of treatments needed is discussed during the first visit. As we go along, we will develop a more specific treatment plan. Most patients will require at least 5-10 treatments. Depending on the response, some patients will go on a maintenance therapy with monthly/quarterly treatments.
Call R&R IV Drip Bar, LLC or your primary care physicians for:
Any symptoms you are not comfortable with
If any of the following are progressively worsening after your IV infusion:
Significant swelling over the IV site
Redness over the vein that is increasing in size
Pain in the vein/arm that is not improving over an 8-12 hour period
Headache that does not resolve with increased hydration or over-the-counter pain relievers