Why is a subcutaneous injection used on most children, and an IV approach in most adults?
Many years of injecting cells subcutaneously near the umbilicus (belly button) has shown that this method does produce notable results. It appears the cells migrate slowly out from the injection site and enter the circulation – over a period of hours and even days. Since an IV approach is not always easily done on some patients – especially infants and small children – the “subQ” approach is routinely employed on these patients. In older patients – as well as some children – direct introduction of the cells into the circulation via IV is used. There are some neurological conditions for which a direct infusion of cells into the circulatory system is deemed the best approach to treating the patient. The use of a subcutaneous, IV or combination route is decided by Dr. Morales based on his clinical judgment and past stem cell patient responses.
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