What are IV Therapy and how do they work?
The acronym “IV” stands for intravenous therapy, “intra-” meaning within or inside and “venous” relating to the veins. Thus, IV therapy is a method of administering fluids into the body via the blood vessels, and it’s the fastest way possible to deliver essential nutrients to your body.
An IV fluid drip involves a small tube called a catheter and a saline-based electrolyte solution that contains your selected vitamins and nutrients. An IV drip delivers these essential nutrients and fluids directly into your bloodstream, bypassing your digestive tract. There’s no wait time, and the nutrition is instantly available to remedy your body’s health and wellness needs. How the process works:
Initial Health Assessment.
Complete a few forms prior to your infusion, as well as, a quick health assessment.
Accesing Your Vein.
Our nurses place a small, thin plastic tube called a catheter directly into your vein. In order to place the catheter, we use a numbing spray to help minimize any discomfort.
Removing the Needle.
Once our nurse accesses your vein, we remove the needle. The catheter remains inside you deliver your IV infusion.
Connecting the Drip Bag.
The catheter is attached to a bag, which contains your selected drip!
Sit Back,Relax,and Enjoy.
In total, an IV drip takes around 30 to 45 minutes for a complete therapy session, including the initial paperwork.
Is IV Therapy Safe?
Yes, IV Therapy is very safe. All of our vitamins are made in Germany, EMA (European Medicines Agency) approved and go through high levels of testing before they are made available too our clients. All IV drips are administered by a registered nurse and with guidance from our medical director.
Side effects from an IV Drip are generally non-existent or very mild. On ocassion, you may experience some discomfort, bruising, itching, inflammation, or redness at or around the site of injection, and this could last from a few minutes to several days. However, trough allergic reactions are extremely rare.
