What is IV therapy?
The most common type of infusion therapy is IV therapy, which involves the administration of medication directly into the blood stream through a vein by a needle or catheter. It is prescribed when medications are not effective when given by an oral route. Infusion therapy can be given in a hospital, physician’s office or a skilled nursing facility, however, patients who are able to administer their own therapy may prefer to receive their infusions at home or in an ambulatory infusion suite to accommodate their lifestyle.
