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Receiving medical treatment can often be a daunting experience, especially when it involves frequent hospital visits or extended stays. Home infusion therapy offers a convenient and comfortable alternative, allowing patients to receive necessary medications or nutrients intravenously in the comfort of their own homes. But what exactly is home infusion, and how can it benefit you or a loved one?

What Is Home Infusion?

Home infusion is a type of medical treatment where medications or nutrients are administered intravenously (through a vein) in the comfort of your own home. This approach allows patients to receive the necessary treatment while avoiding the need for lengthy hospital stays or frequent clinic visits.

How Does Home Infusion Work?

The process typically begins with a consultation between the patient, their healthcare provider, and a home infusion pharmacist. Together, they will develop a personalized treatment plan that meets the patient's specific needs.

Once the plan is in place, a trained home infusion nurse will visit the patient's home to administer the medication or nutrient. The nurse will also provide education on how to manage the infusion pump, as well as address any questions or concerns the patient may have.

What Is Home Infusion Used For?

Home infusion is commonly used to treat a wide range of conditions, including:

• Infections: Antibiotics can be administered through home infusion to treat bacterial infections, such as pneumonia or sepsis.
• Nutritional deficiencies: Patients who require supplemental nutrition, such as total parenteral nutrition (TPN), can receive it through home infusion.
• Pain management: Home infusion can be used to deliver pain medications, such as opioids, to patients who require ongoing pain management.
• Immune disorders: Patients with immune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis or multiple sclerosis, may receive medications through home infusion to manage their condition.

Why Choose Home Infusion?

There are many benefits to choosing home infusion, including:

• Convenience: Receive treatment in the comfort of your own home, reducing the need for frequent hospital visits or clinic appointments.
• Comfort: Avoid the stress and discomfort associated with hospital stays, and enjoy the familiarity of your own surroundings.
• Cost-effective: Home infusion can be more cost-effective than extended hospital stays or frequent clinic visits.
• Personalized care: Receive one-on-one attention from a trained home infusion nurse, who will address your specific needs and concerns.

Infusion Therapies CarePro Provides

Wondering if your therapy is available through CarePro Home Infusion? Check out the list below to see what infusion therapies CarePro Home Infusion provides:

• Anti-Infective Therapy
• Cardiac Drug Therapy (Heart Failure)
• Enteral Nutrition Therapy
• Hydration Therapy
• Immune Globulin Therapy
• Pain Management Therapy
• Parenteral Nutrition (PN) or Total Parental Nutrition Therapy (TPN)
• Steroid Therapy

Home infusion is a convenient, comfortable, and cost-effective way to receive medical treatment in the comfort of your own home. At CarePro Home Infusion, we're dedicated to providing high-quality home infusion services that prioritize patient comfort and convenience.

Learn more about our home infusion services and meet your future home infusion team today!

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Resources

• National Home Infusion Association