Arrive at your scheduled time. Due to space limitations and CDC guidelines, if you arrive prior to your infusion, you will be asked to wait in your car until your scheduled time.
Eat breakfast & lunch, as there is no need to fast for an iron infusion.
Take your daily medications.
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.
Have drinking water available.
- Bring entertainment – headphones, smartphone, book or magazine.
- Due to COVID 19 regulations, additional guests spaces are limited. Family members who accompany patients are encouraged to drop off and pick up patients only.
- To ensure the safety of all patients and staff, masks are required within the infusion suite.
- You can drive independently to/from the center without limitations.
- All payments for services should be made prior to your visit on the phone with our office. Payments will NOT be accepted at the center.
Upon arriving to the main entrance off Stirling Road (The Centre at Stirling and Palm) make a left into the parking lot and follow the path to towards the end of the road then make a right and Suite 100 will be next to the Massage Center.
Private Iron Infusion Suite
Heme On Call’s Infusion Center focuses on the patient experience. If you prefer a private infusion suite, ask our office coordinator how to book your private room today for an additional fee of $150.00.
Includes:
Entertainment
Drinks and snacks
Aromatherapy
Comfortable recliner with massage feature
Private environment for up to one family member
- 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.
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.