Apr 9, 2018 | Articles, News & Discussions, Parents
Article via CNN. In January 2017, two months into her pregnancy, tennis superstar Serena Williams competed in — and won — the Australian Open. At 20 weeks pregnant, with the smallest of baby bumps, she posted a picture on Snapchat of her athletic body, in...
Mar 23, 2018 | Parents, Tips
By: Heather Michon | Quick read: While your child’s medical team will keep an eye on their IV for signs of complications, parents can take a more active role and be their child’s IV advocate by knowing the symptoms to look for. If you notice signs of...
Mar 12, 2018 | Blog, News & Discussions, Parents
By Ryan MacArthur | When receiving intravenous (IV) fluids or medications via a peripheral IV, it’s important to keep an eye out for common complications like IV infiltration or extravasation. Infiltration is the result of IV fluids or medications leaking into...
Dec 26, 2017 | Blog, News & Discussions, Parents
By Heather Michon | Intravenous (IV) therapies are a common part of modern pregnancy, but as with everything you put in your body during those nine months, you may wonder: Will an IV harm my baby? The best evidence seems to be no, an IV poses no significant risk to...
Dec 4, 2017 | Blog, News & Discussions, Parents
By: Sue Carrington | Quick read: It’s important to explain to your child what an IV is and why they’re getting one before a procedure takes place. It can be helpful to give a step-by-step overview of what will happen, including what the doctor/nurse will...
Nov 7, 2017 | Blog, News & Discussions, Parents
Your most frequently asked IV questions, answered. Download the PDF “How does IV therapy work?”Intravenous (IV) therapy is the delivery of fluids, blood, or medication directly into a patient’s system through the veins. The main advantage of IV...
