Infusion therapy is a method treatment that aims to provideliquid or drug through blood vesselsh. This method is especially important in patients who are dehydrated, experience bleeding, unable to swallow, coma, or about to undergo surgery.
The main purpose of infusion therapy is to provide a certain amount of fluid into the patient's body as a replacement for body fluids and electrolytes lost due to certain diseases or medical procedures.
This infusion therapy is generally given to patients who have a lack of body fluids and electrolytes (dehydration), where the patient cannot eat and drink, or the intake of food and drink is insufficient. In addition, infusion therapy is also used to facilitate the administration of injectable drugs that need to be inserted through a vein.
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There are many types of intravenous fluids used in infusion therapy, but generally intravenous fluids contain water, electrolytes, and glucose. The type of intravenous fluid given depends on the patient's medical condition, age, electrolyte levels, and blood sugar levels. In addition to giving fluids, infusion therapy also needs to be done before blood transfusions.
The following are some common conditions that require infusion therapy:
- Digestive disorders, such as severe diarrhea, stomach ulcers, and gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Severe dehydration.
- Heart attack.
- stroke
- Poisoning
- Shock.
- Patients with impaired organ function, such as kidney or liver failure.
- Cancer
- Severe infection or sepsis.
- Severe malnutrition.
- Loss of consciousness or coma.
Giving infusion therapy to patients is not limited to the above conditions. A number of other medical conditions may also require intravenous treatment, such as a serious injury, severe burn, or preparation for major surgery.
Dosage and choice of fluids in infusion therapy is determined by the doctor, and will usually be assisted by the nurse. Infusion therapy performed by a doctor or nurse in a clinic or hospital is generally safe, although there are still possible side effects.
Some side effects that may occur due to infusion therapy are infection, allergic reactions, blood clots, and air embolism. Tell the nurse or doctor immediately if you see any signs of infection at the infusion site, such as swelling, redness, and pain, or if there are air bubbles in the IV line.