Jan 31, 2019 | Blog, News & Discussions
By Heather Michon | From the pointy end of the needle, infusion nursing may look like a relatively simple matter of just finding a vein and placing a needle in it. Fifty years ago, that may have been the case. But as the use of IVs and infusion nursing has become more...
Jan 17, 2019 | Blog, News & Discussions
By Ryan MacArthur | One of the most common questions people ask about IV therapy is ‘what happens when the bag of fluid is empty?’ Patients often worry if air can pump into their veins when there is no more fluid left. Once the IV fluids are empty, what...
Jan 17, 2019 | Blog, News & Discussions
By Ryan MacArthur | Every year, millions of healthcare providers perform inpatient surgical procedures and intravenous (IV) therapy is one key to their success. Learn more about some of the reasons IV therapy may be utilized during surgery. Having an IV During Surgery...
Jan 10, 2019 | Blog, News & Discussions
By Ryan MacArthur | Blood is something our bodies can’t live without, but how much do you really know about it? Find out what makes up your blood, the various blood types, and how IV therapy can help with blood disorders. What is blood made of? Although at first...
Dec 31, 2018 | Blog, News & Discussions
By Ryan MacArthur | Depression is one of the most common serious mood disorders affecting Americans today. The symptoms, having a persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, can cause severe issues with how a person thinks, feels or handles daily...
Dec 27, 2018 | Blog, News & Discussions
By Heather Michon | Have you ever had a slow leak in a tire? Or in a garden hose? If so, you know that a tiny little puncture can lead to big problems if it goes unaddressed. The same goes for IV infiltrations. An infiltration occurs when IV fluids leak outside of the...
