Infusion therapy
Infusion therapy refers to a treatment method in which medications are delivered directly into the bloodstream. It may be used to treat everything from neurological conditions to various types of cancer.
Infusion center in Southwest Las Vegas
Our compassionate medical experts are by your side every step of the way to care for you, physically and emotionally.
At Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center, we prioritize supporting you and your family. When receiving infusion therapy, our team will work with you to provide helpful information and guidance related to your diagnosis and treatment.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Infusion therapy at our hospital
Our facility offers a range of infusion services, including iron infusion and IV hydration. Outpatient infusion and transfusion is also available.
Pretransfusion testing
Pretransfusion testing involves "type and screen" to determine donor or recipient compatibility. A type and screen is good for 72 hours. For example, you can have your type and screen drawn on a Friday and have your transfusion on a Monday.
Preparing for an infusion
Before an infusion, we recommend that you take all your scheduled medications and dress comfortably. We offer snacks, but you may also bring your own. We try to give you a comfortable experience, including providing recliners and flat-screen TVs.
Infusion services we provide
Some of the different types of infusions we offer include:
- Anti-nausea medications
- Antibiotics
- Blood products, such as platelets and packed red blood cells
- Chemotherapy
- Electrolyte replacement and infusions
- Iron infusions
- IV hydration
- Medication infusions
Outpatient infusion and transfusion specialties
Our Outpatient Infusion Center offers a wide range of transfusion and infusion services to adults Monday through Friday.
Outpatient care is available across the following specialties:
- Family medicine
- Hematology
- Internal medicine
- Oncology
- Rheumatology
- Women's care
The length of your infusion and/or transfusion appointment depends on your unique condition and the infusion/transfusion services being provided. For example, packed red blood cell transfusions typically take two hours per unit to transfuse, while platelets take approximately one hour per unit to transfuse.
To schedule an appointment, please call (702) 916-5000, then choose 0 for the operator.