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Canal View Infusion Center
offers infusion services for the treatment of Multiple
Sclerosis, headaches, hydration and antiemetics. It is a
place where patients can receive intravenous infusions
and therapeutic injections in a safe, professional and
comfortable environment.
Our goal is to make
patients comfortable while we provide caring, customized
treatment. There’s rarely a wait at the infusion suite,
so patients can spend less time in treatment and more
time with family and friends.
Our highly trained nurses
and on-site physician and physician-assistants supervise
and administer IV therapy in our comfortable atmosphere.
The center is open 6 days a week, including Saturday.
Our infusion nurses are
skilled in Mediport access and peripheral infusion
therapy.
On average, 200
Tysabri
infusions are scheduled every 4 weeks.
Parking:
Parking
is free on site. Please
check in with the receptionist upon arrival. The
Infusion Nurse Specialist will meet with you and start
your treatment.
Before your visit:
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Make a list or plan to
bring any medications that you take regularly. This
includes the dosages and how may times a day that
you take it. Please include all over the counter
medications for example Tylenol, Ibuprofen,
Multivitamins, birth control pills, etc.
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Remember to bring you
insurance card.
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You are welcome to
bring books, magazines, portable DVD players, ipods,
etc. As a courtesy to others, we ask that you keep
cell phone calls to a minimum.
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Family and friends are
welcome to wait in the waiting room.
Appointments:
Many medications are
intended to be administered on a precise schedule.
Appointment times are arranged for the convenience of
patients while adhering to the infusion schedule as
ordered by your physician. As a courtesy to others,
please be prompt.
The Role of the Infusion
Nurse Specialist:
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Carries out the
physician’s orders
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Inserts and maintains
vascular access devices
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Monitors patients
response to treatment
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Administers the
infusions/injections
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Monitors lab results
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Educates patients in
health management and self-care procedures
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Keeps physicians
informed of the patients progress
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