Therapies

River’s Edge Hospital & Clinic provides intravenous infusions for antimicrobial therapy, therapeutic injections, and indwelling central line care, including:

• Intravenous antibiotics — antibacterials, antifungals, and antivirals
• Fluid and electrolyte management
• Blood and blood product transfusions
• Actemra®  infusions
• Orencia® infusions
• Remicade® infusions
• Rituxan® infusions
• Tysabri® infusions
• Osteoporosis management with Boniva® or Reclast®
• Subcutaneous management therapies, such as Neupogen® or Lovenox®
• Iron deficiency management therapy with Venofer®
• Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy with IVIG

The Registered Nurse Infusion Specialist works with patients

• Carries out the physician's orders
• Inserts and maintains vascular access devices
• Monitors patient’s response to treatment
• Administers the infusions/injections
• Monitors lab results
• Educates patients in health management and self-care procedures
• Keeps physicians informed of patient's progress

Before Your Visit

• Make a list of, or plan to bring, any medications that you take regularly.
• Bring the completed paperwork if given to you prior to your visit.
• Remember to bring your insurance information and at least one form of identification with you.
• You are welcome to bring newspapers, books, other reading materials, computers, iPods™, etc. As a courtesy to others, we ask that you please keep cell phone calls to a minimum.

Appointment

Many medications are intended to be administered on a precise schedule. Appointment times are arranged for the convenience of patients while adhering to the infusion or injection schedule prescribed by the physician.

When You Arrive

• Please check in at the registration window.
• The Infusion Nurse Specialist will meet with you and start your treatment.

In the Infusion Room

• If you are scheduled for an intravenous infusion and you do not have an indwelling line, the nurse will establish venous access and begin your treatment.
• Family and friends are welcome to wait in the reception area or may join you in the infusion room.
• There are reading materials, puzzles, a TV/DVD as well as refreshments for your enjoyment.
• Aromatherapy available upon request.

Contact Us

Email:

mhendrickson@riversedgehealth.org

Phone:

(507) 934-7622

Fax:

(507) 934-8532

Address:

1900 N. Sunrise Drive
St. Peter, MN 56082