ABOUT IOWA IV
Our Mission is to provide the Greater Des Moines community with fast, safe and effective IV service with a high-quality, medical grade product while focusing on great customer service.
We have assembled a team of experts in the medical field with the expertise to meet your needs and deliver excellent service. Our medical director and medical staff are committed to giving you a lasting experience.
Our team consists of:
• Medical director
• Nurse practitioner
• RNs with advanced certifications
• Paramedics
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We provide fluids and nutrients in a premixed bag from a pharmacy that we administer through a catheter in your arm into your veins. IVs work by rapidly replenishing fluids, electrolytes, and vitamins. It delivers 100% of the ingredients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract, which both slows absorption and diminishes the potency of the ingredients.
Yes! Our nurses and medics are the best at what they do and our clinic provides a clean, sterile, comfortable and safe environment. We use the same fluids, medications and equipment that are used at the best hospitals.
In general, for most patients it takes 30-45 minutes from start to finish.
It depends on the infusion that you choose, but it will re-hydrate you, energize you, eliminate cramping and soreness, increase mental clarity, stop nausea and vomiting, stop migraines, strengthen your immune system, and overall, it will make you feel better. Improves the appearance of your hair, skin, and nails, flushes and detoxes your system, protects your kidneys, helps with metabolism and maximizing bodily functions, increases circulatory volume, increased energy, overall improved wellness and feeling of well being. The effects of an infusion last for about five days.
Water is free-fluid, meaning that it does not have electrolytes in it. Also, water has to be absorbed through your digestive tract, so it takes time for water to restore your fluid balance. IV fluids go directly into your blood stream and contain necessary electrolytes to replace what you have lost.
Almost anyone. We do not treat minors below the age of 18 or patients with certain medical conditions. IVs are safe for pregnant and breastfeeding patients. If pregnant, we prefer to be in contact with your obstetrician or midwife regarding your care.
We do not accept private insurance, Medicare, nor Medicaid. However, our treatments are generally far less expensive than most co-pays, especially if you have not yet met your deductible for the year.
We do, however, accept FSA and HSA accounts. (Your HSA and FSA account may refuse to reimburse. Make sure with them first, we offer no refunds if they do not)
Appointments are not necessary, but are highly recommended, especially on weekends. One of our goals is to get you feeling better as quickly as possible, and by making an appointment, you ensure minimal to no waiting time. This gets you in and out as quickly as possible so you can get on with your busy life.
Side effects are usually minor and short-lived. They include bruising, bleeding from the site, and soreness. These are easily avoided by holding direct pressure after removal of the IV. Other far less common side effects include risk of infection and anaphylaxis, an extremely rare allergic reaction. Our highly trained medical professionals are well-versed in diagnosing and treating any and all possible side effects.
Typically no. Depending on your preference, we can start the IV without any numbing medicine or with a numbing spray that completely numbs the area so you don’t feel a thing!
