Have you ever heard about in-home IV infusion to get rid of hangovers? This is an idea I started thinking about when I read about it being offered in New York, and because in personal experience it works well, but someone has beat me to it locally.
The basic idea is extremely simple. You call, talk to a prescriber (currently an MD, but they're looking for NPs) who asks you about your health history and symptoms, then a nurse shows up and starts an IV. They don't take insurance obviously; no one will cover this. It seems a little sketchy, like back alley medicine... but it's also pretty low risk if your screening is thorough.
Now, the NYC operation I first heard about is pretty slick but seems more questionable. For instance they have different packages you get to pick from, the highest of which apparently includes IV magnesium (it says "liquid magnesium"). Not sure how I feel about that.
Anyway, what do you think? If you were going to do this, how would you do it so that it was ethical? I have no intention of starting a competing business... but it seems like a brilliant way to make money.
Specializes in Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory.
Nurse Leigh said:
Have you guys seen those "oxygen bars" before? You can choose flavored/scented O2 if desired. Very...weird.
I've used the one in the Calgary airport a couple of times. They crank it up to 10 l/min so you have to adjust it down. But it comes pleasantly scented (you pick the scent) and a foot massage. It is relaxing and energizing at the same time; perfect for a weary traveler.
One of the nurses I work with went to Vegas and they had IVF you could buy for like $100 a pop if you are hungover or want to keep gambling or whatever.
Yes, a lot more risk because it's not medically necessary. Performing a procedure in a person's home is not performing it in an out patient setting.
Again , what does your malpractice carrier say about this? Would you even be covered in this situation? Best of luck on your venture, should you decide to go for it. Me... no way would I stick my neck out like that.
Yes, a lot more risk because it's not medically necessary. Performing a procedure in a person's home is not performing it in an out patient setting.
Again , what does your malpractice carrier say about this? Would you even be covered in this situation? Best of luck on your venture, should you decide to go for it. Me... no way would I stick my neck out like that.
(OP says he's just curious about opinions, and he's not doing/planning on doing this himself.)
Farawyn
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I need WKShadow to start my IV tomorrow.