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