Iron Infusion?!
Question:
Iron Infusion?
Is there any thing that i should know about iron infusions. Because my mom is going to be starting to get them because she is severely anemic. Is there any thing that we should look out for?
Answers:
hi, I get iron infusions due to being anemic.
They should be done at a doctor's office where an RN can monitor to make sure that the IV site is not swollen or red. If she has any other problems like a rash due to the tape to hold the needle in place, be sure to speak up.
Also, it will take a few hours for the infusion because if it gets infused too fast, the body will balloon up. (that's what I was told)
Bring a good book with you. Hopefully they'll provide a nice chair to rest in with a blanket and a tv or magazines to help the time go by. Where I go, I get all that and 1 on 1 attention in my own private cubby hole w/my RN and hemotologist. I am really lucky.
When in doubt, don't be afraid to speak up. Good luck!!