During autumn and winter, as well as during periods when seasonal viruses become more active, patients often experience weakness, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, dizziness, and difficulty drinking enough fluids. In such cases, one of the main risks is not only the viral infection itself, but dehydration.
When the body loses fluids through vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or sweating, it may become difficult to maintain normal balance. Along with fluids, the body may also lose electrolytes, which are important for the heart, muscles, nervous system, and overall condition.
In mild cases, drinking fluids, resting, and following medical advice may be enough. However, if the patient cannot drink enough water, keeps vomiting, feels severely weak, has dry mouth, reduced urination, dizziness, or unusual tiredness, medical evaluation and IV infusion may be needed.
NMS 24/7 — Your Family Nurse provides IV infusion and other home nursing services in Tbilisi and Batumi.
Our team works 24/7 and, when needed, provides doctor-prescribed nursing support at home in a comfortable environment.
During viral season, IV infusion is often considered when the patient has vomiting and diarrhea, fever, rapid fluid loss, severe weakness, or inability to take fluids by mouth. In such cases, intravenous infusion may help replace lost fluids and support the patient’s general condition.
IV infusion is not a direct treatment for a virus. It does not replace medical evaluation, diagnosis, or necessary medication management. Its purpose is to support the body when fluid deficiency or dehydration risk is present.
Extra caution is needed in children, elderly patients, pregnant women, people with chronic diseases, and weakened patients. In these groups, dehydration may develop faster and complications may appear more easily.
Warning signs include severe or repeated vomiting, frequent diarrhea, significantly reduced urination, dry mouth and tongue, severe weakness, confusion, high fever, low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, or inability to wake the patient. In such situations, contacting a doctor or emergency service is necessary.
Before starting IV infusion at home, the patient’s condition should be assessed: how long the symptoms have lasted, whether vomiting or diarrhea is present, whether the patient can drink fluids, whether they have chronic diseases, whether they take medications, and whether there is a doctor’s prescription.
At NMS 24/7, procedures are performed according to safety rules and hygiene standards. Our team arrives with the necessary supplies, assesses the patient’s condition, and performs the procedure according to medical instructions.
During viral season, timely response is especially important. If the patient is becoming weaker, cannot drink fluids, or shows signs of dehydration, support should not be delayed. Properly organized home nursing care allows the patient to receive help at home, without unnecessary travel and added stress.