Adult MedicineThe Birthing CenterBusiness HealthCardiologyDialysisDiagnostic ImagingEmergency CareFamily PracticeGastroenterologyGeneral SurgeryInfusion TherapyInpatient ServicesInterventional RadiologyLaboratoryLifelineNeurologyNursing at LittauerNutritional ServicesOB/GYNOphthalmologyOrthopedicsOtolaryngologyPediatricsPodiatryPulmonary RehabilitationQuick N SickRehabilitative MedicineSecurity and SafetyUrologyWomen’s HealthInfusion TherapyWhat is Infusion Therapy?Infusion therapy is used to deliver medications into your body. There are 3 types: IV (Intravenous), IM (Intramuscular injectable) and SQ (subcutaneous injectable).IV – Intravenous infusion therapy is commonly used to deliver fluids, blood and medications directly into the bloodstream. It’s a slow release of medication into the bloodstream. IM– Intramuscular infusion therapy delivers medicine directly into muscle tissue for fast absorption by the bloodstream. An intramuscular injection delivers all the medicine at one time with a needle. SQ– Subcutaneous infusions are absorbed into the body slower than other type of infusion therapy. Intravesical therapy is instillation of medicine into the bladder.Infusion Therapy at LittauerOur dedicated team of certified Registered Nurses collaborates with your physician to provide the latest infusion therapy treatments for various medical conditions. The infusion nurse will monitor your health and comfort during therapy and answer any questions you may have. We specialize in personalized care, ensuring safe and effective treatment for a wide range of conditions, such as:Osteoporosis Multiple SclerosisHemochromatosis (too much iron in your blood)Early-stage Bladder CancerAnemia – (iron deficiency or chemotherapy induced)Crohn’s Disease -Ulcerative ColitisRheumatoid ArthritisDehydrationChronic Inflammatory Demyelinating PolyneuropathyImmunosuppressionImmune Globulin (IgG replacement)Hypo magnesiumMyasthenia GravisProstate CancerOur services Include:Blood transfusion and blood product administrationsHigh-risk first dose medication administrationCare, education, and maintenance of vascular access device (e.g., Implanted port, PICC lines)Administration of intravenous and injectable medicationsTherapeutic phlebotomiesTo learn more or determine if your treatment can be provided at Littauer, please contact our Infusion Therapy Team at:(518) 773-5534
