Infusion therapy is a treatment method that aims to deliver fluids or drugs through blood vessels. This method is important especially for patients who are dehydrated, bleeding, unable to swallow, coma, or want to undergo surgery.
The main purpose of infusion therapy is to provide a number of fluids into the patient's body as a substitute 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 drinks is not sufficient. In addition, infusion therapy is also used to facilitate the administration of injectable drugs that need to be inserted through a vein.
Benefits of Infusion Therapy in General
There are many types of IV fluids used in infusion therapy, but generally IV fluids contain water, electrolytes, and glucose. The type of infusion solution given depends on the medical condition, age, electrolyte level, and blood sugar level of the patient. In addition to giving fluids, infusion therapy also needs to be done before a blood transfusion.
The following are some common conditions that require infusion therapy:
- Indigestion, such as severe diarrhea, peptic ulcers, and gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Severe dehydration.
- Heart attack.
- Stroke
- Poisoning
- Shock.
- Patients with organ dysfunction, such as kidney failure or liver failure.
- Cancer
- Severe infection or sepsis.
- Severe malnutrition.
- Decreased consciousness or coma.
The administration of infusion therapy to patients is not limited to the conditions above. A number of other medical conditions may also require IV treatment, such as serious injury, severe burns, or preparation before major surgery.
The dosage and choice of fluids for infusion therapy are determined by the doctor, and nurses will usually assist in their installation. 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. Immediately notify the nurse or doctor if you see signs of infection at the infusion site, such as swelling, redness, and pain, or if there are air bubbles in the IV tube.
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