IV HYDRATION PRE- AND POST- PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS

Post-Procedure Instructions

● Continue to wear dressing applied to the IV infusion site for 1 hour to prevent breakthrough bleeding.
● You can apply cold packs or take Tylenol or Naproxen (Aleve) per package instructions for any post injection/infusion pain.
● A light meal and 16 ounces of water are recommended after the infusion.
● Monitor your IV site for redness, pain, warmth, or swelling. This could be a sign of infection or an adverse reaction. If this occurs, please call our office: (984) 336-0501.
● Continue routine follow up with your primary care provider for routine medical treatment and evaluation.
● If any mild side effects occur such as hives, nausea, fever, cramping, headaches, or any additional non-life-threatening symptoms, please call the clinic at (984) 336-0501 immediately. If it is after hours, then please report to an open Urgent Care or your closest emergency department.
● If any type of serious adverse events occurs such as diffuse hives, shortness of breath, trouble swallowing, chest pain, severe headache, changes in consciousness, increase pain/swelling in the arm that the infusion was given in, or anything else that is concerning, call 911 or report to the emergency department immediately.
● You can expect to feel improvements in your symptoms within 15-90 minutes of your infusion. These effects can last from 1 to 2 weeks.
● Patients can present for repeat infusions every 1-4 weeks unless determined otherwise by your treating provider.
If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact us at (984) 336-0501‬.