Our Locations
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Our Infusions Centers
Hollywood, FL
St. Petersburg, FL
- BEFORE VISIT US -
Visit Instructions
- Arrive at your scheduled time.
- It is helpful if you are well hydrated prior to your iron infusion so that putting in a cannula may be easier.
- Eat breakfast & lunch. Fasting is not required.
- Take your daily medications as prescribed.
- Be prepared to have a small catheter placed in your arm or hand for the purpose of infusing the medication.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Bring a sweater.
- Water and snacks are available at the infusion center.
- Bring entertainment – headphones, smartphone, book or magazine.
- Family members may accompany patients but cannot wait inside the infusion center due to limited space.
- Children are NOT allowed inside the infusion center
- Iron Infusions are typically well tolerated
- Adults can drive home after the iron infusion and all patients can resume usual activities (unless you experience an unexpected reaction and medical staff inform you otherwise)
- Very little iron crosses into breast milk so a breast feeding mother may safely breastfeed.
- All payments for services should be made prior to your visit using Healow payment link sent by office staff prior to you visit.
- Minors must be accompanied to their infusion by an adult.
At the Fem Iron Infusion Center:
- Upon arriving to the infusion center, you will be greeted by a friendly staff member who will ask you to check in and sign consent forms.
- You will meet with one of our expert hematology nurse practitioner or physician assistant who will perform your pre-infusion visit and discuss your infusion in detail. In addition to reviewing your medical history and allergies.
- The duration of the iron infusion varies depending on the product used. Your iron infusion may take 30mins to 1 hour.
- You will need to allow time for the IV cannula to be inserted and removed and for a 30 minute post-infusion observation period.
- You will be continuously monitored by our highly skilled nurses and providers.
- WHAT TO EXPECT -
Expectations After an Iron Infusion
- You can return to your normal activities immediately.
- You can go back to work after your infusion if you feel up to it.
- You may have mild side effects right after the infusion including:
- temporary changes in the way you taste food and drinks
- headaches
- nausea and vomiting
- muscle and joint pain
- shortness of breath
- itchiness and rash
- increased or decreased blood pressure or heart rate
- burning sensation or swelling at the site of the injection
- change in the color of your urine
You may experience some mild side effects for 1-2 days after your iron infusion, such as a metallic taste in your mouth, joint pain, nausea, or vomiting.
If you experience chest pain, dizziness, mouth swelling, or difficulty breathing in the days following an iron infusion, CALL 911 immediately or report to the nearest emergency room.
Ideally, the symptoms a person experiences due to low iron levels will start to resolve as the amount of iron in the blood increase. This can take several weeks as the iron infusions help to re-build a person’s iron stores.