Types of Infusion Therapy
Your doctor may prescribe infusions of:
- Antibiotics to treat infections
- Fluids or nutrients to replace those you lost due to a health condition
- Medications to treat chronic (long-lasting) pain
If you can’t eat or digest foods normally, you may need:
- Total parenteral nutrition, which uses a pump to send formula into a vein
- Feedings through a tube connected to your digestive tract
Home Infusion Education
You’ll learn how to perform home infusions for yourself or your child. Rely on our nurses to support you until you feel confident using the supplies and equipment alone. Your home health team will keep visiting to check the intravenous (IV) site and monitor your health.
Questions? Use the phone number your team provides to reach an on-call nurse 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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