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When you need healthcare as critical as intravenous medication or nutrition, you don’t want to travel a long distance to get it. We’re here to help with qualified staff and an infusion therapy department, so that you may receive the treatment you need…close to home.
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital offers infusion treatments right here in Spruce Pine. Staffed by registered nurses certified in infusion therapy, we’re prepared to deliver a broad range of infusion services. This specialized procedure of administering fluids and medications is provided in a comfortable environment where you’ll receive personalized support and attention.
All infusion treatments require a doctor’s order. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call 828-766-3716.
Infusion Patients
Infusion therapy is provided as an outpatient service that’s available to our patients any time of the day or night. Patients requiring an intravenous treatment have a variety of medical conditions that demand rapid delivery of medication, blood products or other fluids. Some of these conditions include:
- Nutritional deficiencies and dehydration
- Infections
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Renal (kidney) failure
- Autoimmune diseases
- Blood disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ulcerative colitis
- Allergies
Infusion Services
Our comprehensive services include intravenous treatments, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and maintenance of implanted catheters. Our patients can count on receiving quality infusion care at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital:
- Central line and portacath maintenance
- IV hydration therapy
- Antibiotic therapy
- Blood transfusions
- Post chemotherapy treatment
- Allergy injections
- Iron infusions
- Nutritional therapy
- Rabies treatment
- Medications – many medications to treat diverse conditions
Appointments and Information
All infusion treatments require a physician’s order. To schedule an appointment, please call 828-766-3716.
Location
Infusion Therapy
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
125 Hospital Dr.
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
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