Infusion
Also known as intravenous (IV) therapy
Personalized Infusion Therapy
If you have a medical condition but cannot take medication orally, you may benefit from infusion therapy.
Infusion Services at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) provides intravenous (IV) infusion of medications and blood products, therapeutic phlebotomy (removing blood as part of a medical treatment) and certain medications given by injection.
Your expert care team of registered nurses, practice and medical assistants, and practice representatives will work with you and your doctors to develop a care plan that's right for you. Our team will provide personalized support whether you need a single infusion or an ongoing treatment regimen.
Conditions We Treat
Infusion therapy can treat a wide range of conditions, including the following:
- Anemia
- Crohn’s Disease
- Dehydration
- Hyperemesis
- Lupus
Treatments We Offer
We offer the following treatments:
- Benlysta
- Blood Transfusions
- Entyvio
- Iron
- IV fluids
- IVIG
- Ocrevus
- Prolia/Reclast
- Remicade
- Rituxan
- Therapeutic phlebotomy
- Tysabri
More About Infusion
Preparing for Your Infusion
We want to do everything we can to ensure you receive safe and effective care. Please speak with one of your care team members if you have any questions or concerns. The time of your appointment and the length of time you will be in the unit depends on the treatment you are receiving. Your nurse will be able to tell you what to expect.
Our unit can be very busy. Please understand that if you are late for an appointment, we may not be able to provide your infusion that day. If this happens, we will work with you to reschedule. We thank you in advance for making every effort to be on time for your appointments.
Before Your Appointment
If you are receiving an infusion of medication, you must order your medication and complete a phone screening the night before your appointment. Call 617-667-1522 after 6 pm and choose option #2 to get started.
If you have a cold, flu or other infection, you may need to reschedule your appointment. Contact your doctor who ordered your infusion to find out.
If your care requires you to receive repeated infusions or medications, we encourage you to schedule at least two appointments in advance.
Hospital Visitors
We welcome hospital visitors. One family member or loved one can stay with you during your appointment. Due to space constraints, we cannot accommodate more than one visitor. Children under 12 years old are not permitted in the infusion area.
TV Service
We offer TV service at each infusion chair. Because of the proximity of one chair to the next, we recommend you bring headphones or ear buds to watch TV during your treatment.
Internet
We offer free wi-fi.
Food
We provide a variety and drinks. We also have a patient refrigerator where you can store your own food.
Advancing Care, Research & Education
Department of Pharmacy
Our department offers state-of-the-art, patient-focused care, research support and education and training opportunities.
Research Pharmacy
Our Research Pharmacy ensures ethical and scientific integrity in clinical trials, managing protocol review, drug accountability and more.
Pharmacy Education & Training
The Pharmacy Department offers several residency programs for qualified pharmacists looking to deepen their clinical expertise.
