What's Included
Standard macro-drip IV administration tubing set with fluid chamber
Kink-resistant extension tubing for flexible IV line routing
Patient-prescribed IV fluid or medication for intravenous infusion
70% Isopropyl Alcohol prep pad for site skin disinfection
Medical grade professional alcohol rub (70%+ Ethanol/Isopropyl)
Non-sterile latex or nitrile medical examination gloves
Yellow designated medical infectious waste disposal plastic bag
IV Fluid Therapy
Safe and effective intravenous fluid therapy delivered at home
A valid prescription from a registered doctor is required before availing this service.
Overview
Receive prescribed IV fluid therapy in the comfort of your home. Our trained IV therapy nurses administer intravenous fluids safely, monitoring you throughout the session. Ideal for dehydration, post-operative recovery, or medical conditions requiring fluid supplementation.
Intravenous fluid therapy is a medical treatment where fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, or medications are delivered directly into your bloodstream through a vein. This method ensures rapid absorption and immediate therapeutic effect, making it essential for treating dehydration, maintaining hydratio
Who Should Book This
- Post-operative patients requiring continued hydration support
- Individuals recovering from dehydration due to illness
- Patients with severe vomiting or diarrhea
- Elderly individuals with inadequate oral fluid intake
- Pregnant women experiencing severe morning sickness
- Patients with chronic conditions requiring regular IV hydration
- Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
- Athletes recovering from heat exhaustion or severe dehydration
- Individuals with electrolyte imbalances
- Patients preferring home-based medical treatment
Who Should Avoid
- Patients requiring emergency medical care or hospitalization
- Individuals with heart failure without specific medical clearance
- Patients with severe kidney disease requiring monitored fluid administration
- Those experiencing chest pain, severe shortness of breath, or altered consciousness
- Individuals without a valid doctor's prescription specifying IV fluid therapy
- Patients with known allergies to prescribed IV fluid components
- Those requiring intensive cardiac or respiratory monitoring during fluid administration
- Individuals with severe electrolyte imbalances requiring hospital-level monitoring
- Patients advised against home-based IV therapy by their treating physician
Precautions & Preparation
- Keep your doctor's prescription for IV fluid therapy available
- Inform the nurse about all current medications and medical conditions
- Mention any allergies, especially to medications or IV fluid components
- Arrange a comfortable space where you can rest for the duration of treatment
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing with easy arm access
- Use the bathroom before the session begins
- Stay well-hydrated with oral fluids unless otherwise instructed
- Have someone at home with you during the therapy session
- Keep a list of emergency contact numbers readily accessible
- Inform the nurse immediately if you feel dizzy, short of breath, or unwell during treatment
- Do not try to adjust the IV flow rate yourself
- Watch for swelling, redness, or pain at the IV insertion site
- Follow all post-treatment instructions provided by the nurse
- Contact your doctor if you experience any concerning symptoms after the session
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