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When people suffer from illnesses that result from complex diseases, they may not be able to eat or take medications orally. Sometimes, diseases in the stomach and esophagus do not permit medication or it may get destroyed. There are many reasons why medications must be administered in other ways since it is no longer feasible to do it orally. This is why many patients rely on infusion therapy.

What is Infusion Therapy?

This is an alternative to oral treatment by administering medication through the use of a catheter which is inserted into a vein and held in place by a specially trained nurse. Traditionally only used in hospitals, infusion therapy is now often administered in outpatient centers and even your home. These licensed nurses follow strict standards to successfully manage your medication treatment.

What Does it Treat?

This type of therapy is used to treat chronic illnesses and infections that do not allow the administration of oral medications. Some examples of diseases that this type of therapy treats include:

– Different forms of cancer
– Vomiting
– Diarrhea
– Crohn’s disease
– Arthritis
– Multiple sclerosis
– Congestive heart failure
– Immune deficiency disorders

This list is not exclusive and infusion therapy can help treat a wide range of illnesses where intravenous administration is a preferred method.

PCHS Infusion Therapy Services

The professionals at PCHS are experts in infusion therapy and they take extra time to understand all of your treatment needs. They administer infusion therapy in comfortable settings and understand that inpatient care is not always the best option; especially if you require long-term care.

With PCHS, your infusion therapy treatment goes beyond just medical care. Their competent nursing staff will ensure that you are carefully monitored and managed, help improve your safety at home, and help promote an enriched daily life.