Infusion
Services We Offer |
Conditions Treated |
Types of Treatments
Services We Offer
During infusion or IV therapy, medications or fluids are delivered directly into your body through a thin catheter or needle. To help ensure maximum safety, electronic computerized pumps control the rate of the infusion so that you get just the right amount of medicine or fluids in the right amount of time.
Conditions Treated
Infusion or IV treatments may be prescribed by your physician to treat a variety of conditions, including:
- Cancer supportive care/li>
- Congestive heart failure/li>
- Crohn’s Disease or other gastrointestinal disorders/li>
- Dehydration/li>
- Hemophilia/li>
- Immune deficiencies/li>
- Multiple sclerosis/li>
- Rheumatoid arthritis/li>
Types of Treatments
Anderson Infusion Center offers a wide range of advanced treatments and procedures for both PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) lines and central lines, including:
- Blood transfusions
- Central line/port flushing
- Chemotherapy
- Hydration therapy
- Injection services
- Inotropic therapy for heart failure
- IV antibiotic therapy
- Medication infusions
- PICC insertions
- Synagis clinic (well baby)
- Therapeutic phlebotomy
To help you get the most out of your treatments, the skilled outpatient infusion team offers other helpful support services, such as:
- Assessment and evaluation of your condition
- Educational and instructional materials to help you and your family members better understand your care and treatment
- Ongoing collaboration with your primary care physician or oncologist
If you think you would benefit from outpatient infusion services at Anderson Regional Health System, talk to your physician today.