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After care instructions

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IV Therapy & Infusion Aftercare

Thank you for choosing Elevate Health and Wellness. These instructions apply to IV hydration, vitamin drips, targeted infusions (migraine, lactation, POTS), nausea and HG infusions, and iron infusions, whether you were seen in our Gautier or Foley clinic or at home by one of our mobile IV nurses.

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Your IV Site

  • Keep the bandage on with light pressure for at least 30 minutes, then remove it.

  • Mild tenderness or a small bruise at the IV site is common and usually fades within a few days.

  • For the first 24 hours, use a cool compress for soreness or swelling. After 24 hours, a warm compress can help a bruise fade.

  • Avoid heavy lifting or strenuous use of that arm for the rest of the day.

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The Rest of Your Day

  • Keep drinking water and eat a light meal or snack.

  • You may urinate more often for a few hours as your body processes the fluids.

  • Bright yellow urine is normal after B vitamins and is not a cause for concern.

  • Some anti-nausea medications can cause drowsiness. If you feel drowsy, dizzy, or lightheaded, do not drive or operate machinery until it passes.

  • Rise slowly from sitting or lying down if you feel lightheaded.

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After an Iron Infusion

  • Mild headache, muscle or joint aches, or a flu-like feeling can happen in the 1 to 2 days after an iron infusion. Rest and fluids usually help.

  • Call us if you notice brown or gray discoloration of the skin around the IV site.

  • Most patients notice more energy over the following weeks as iron stores rebuild. Keep your scheduled follow-up labs and infusions.

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Pregnancy, Nausea & HG Patients

  • Sip fluids slowly and often, and eat small, bland meals as you are able.

  • Take any medications prescribed in your care plan exactly as directed.

  • Call us if you cannot keep down fluids, if you urinate very little or your urine is dark, or if you feel dizzy or weak. You may need another infusion or a care plan adjustment.

  • Go to labor and delivery or the nearest emergency room for vomiting blood, severe abdominal pain, fainting, vaginal bleeding, or a change in your baby’s movement.

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Call Our Office If You Notice

  • Redness, warmth, swelling, or pain at the IV site that gets worse instead of better

  • Red streaks, a hard or painful cord along the vein, or drainage from the site

  • Fever of 100.4°F or higher

  • Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arm or hand

  • Hives, itching, or a new rash

Call or text: 844-641-6401

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Call 911 Right Away For

  • Trouble breathing or wheezing

  • Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat

  • Chest pain or a racing heartbeat

  • Fainting or confusion

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These instructions are general guidance and do not replace advice from your provider. If you are unsure whether a symptom is normal, call us. We would rather hear from you.

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