IV therapy is not suitable for everyone. The treating healthcare professional must decide whether it is safe to proceed based on the selected formulation and the information available on the day.
Tell the clinical team about
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Heart, kidney, or liver conditions
Fluid restrictions
High or low blood pressure
Diabetes or other metabolic conditions
Known allergies or previous infusion reactions
Current prescription medicines, supplements, and recent treatments
Problems with bleeding, clotting, veins, or previous cannulation
Fever, infection, vomiting, diarrhoea, or feeling acutely unwell
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
DarDoc’s terms state that IV therapy is generally not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless the treating physician has expressly cleared it. Do not book based only on a non-clinical recommendation.
If you feel unwell on the day
Tell DarDoc before the visit if your condition has changed. A wellness drip may not be appropriate when symptoms require diagnosis or urgent assessment.
A nurse may decline to proceed
The administering healthcare professional can refuse or postpone treatment when a contraindication or safety concern is identified. Payment or a prior booking does not override clinical judgment.
Emergency symptoms
Do not wait for an IV booking if you have severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, signs of stroke, loss of consciousness, severe dehydration with confusion, a severe allergic reaction, or another medical emergency. Call 998 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Review the precautions for the specific treatment on the live IV page before confirming.