IV Therapy Defined
What exactly is IV therapy? It is a delivery method for fluids and medication. “IV” stands for intravenous, which means it’s administered through the veins. The fluid that contains vitamins and minerals or medication is delivered via an IV drip or injection into the vein, which allows the therapy to move quickly through your bloodstream.
IV therapy at A Better You is very straightforward. Our staff has years of experience administering IV therapy, so we will talk you through the entire process. You will be seated in a comfortable setting for the duration of the therapy session. The injection site is on your arm, and the needle will be placed directly in a vein.
Once the IV is inserted, our staff member will check the pump to ensure the correct delivery rate. IV therapy can be delivered via a manual pump or an electronic pump. The fluid drips through the catheter and enters your body. Once inside your body, the fluid from the IV bag is absorbed directly into the bloodstream. This method typically delivers medication faster than oral administration. During IV therapy, you need to keep still so you do not disturb or dislodge the catheter. Besides that, you can read, watch television, or browse your phone during the process.