Infusion Therapy (IV Therapy)

Infusion Therapy in Austin, Minnesota

Infusion therapy is the intravenous, often referred to as IV, administration or injection of medicines into the veins or subcutaneous (fatty) tissue. Our infusion therapy team provides care and treatment options to meet the needs of your condition so you can spend more time with family and friends and less time in the hospital. With a decreased risk of infections, you are able to return to work, school or home more comfortably and safely.

The conditions and diseases treated by our infusion therapy team include:

• Anemia
• Autoimmune disorders
• Blood infection, such as bacteremia and sepsis
• Cancer
• Coagulation disorders
• Dehydration
• Gastrointestinal inflammatory disorders, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Hemochromatosis
• Migraines
• Multiple sclerosis and other neurologic disorders
• Neurological disorders, such as multifocal motor neuropathy, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy
• Osteoporosis
• Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, known as POTS
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Transplant rejection prevention

Treatments we provide include:

• Antibiotic therapy
• Blood draws and transfusions
• Central line maintenance
• Chemotherapy
• Electrolyte replacement
• Fluids for hydration
• Immunotherapy
• Pain management
• Peripherally inserted central catheter, known as PICC, and midline insertion
• Port access and flushing
• Therapeutic phlebotomy