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Why you shouldn’t use IVs
Recently I received a letter. A real paper letter, the likes of which I have not received for quite some time. A letter from a reader of my books from a distant Siberian city. I thought that to a 75-year-old woman who took the time to write down her thoughts by hand on paper, I should answer in detail and just as carefully. This is how the correspondence turned out:
"Hello, dear Anton Vladimirovich.
Pensioner S.I. is writing to you. I am 75 years old, but I want, I really want to live. The thirst for life gets stronger with age. That's why I bought 4 of your books and am waiting for the release of the fifth. After carefully reading all your books and Alexander Myasnikov’s book “Rust,” I was confused. Everything that my cardiologists and neurologists treat me with is crossed out by you. In the second book, you and Dr. A.L. Myasnikov, whose programs I always watch, deny treating older people with IVs. “There is no point, no benefit in such treatment.” You, Anton Vladimirovich, and Alexander Leonidovich consider the drugs useless: Actovegin, Cerebrolysin, Mexidol, Mildronate, Cavinton. Our doctors have been prescribing these drugs to me for many years. Now what should you take and drip? What alternative can you suggest? After reading your books, I gave up day hospital care and IVs!!! I sit and think about how to treat myself. The cardiologist suggested carrying out a course of treatment with preductal in the spring and autumn. What do you think? A.L. Myasnikov writes that, it turns out, all over the world, except Russia, Corvalol and Valocordin are not sold in pharmacies. What should we take now if our heart suddenly hurts??? I can't imagine.
I really hope for an answer."

Dear S.I.,
The idea of treating cardiovascular diseases with courses of injections and droppers dates back to the middle of the last century, when there were slightly different ideas about human physiology and pharmacology. Many years have passed since then. Science has advanced very much, many new groups of drugs have appeared. However, during the time of the “Iron Curtain” and the division of science into Soviet and bourgeois, the inhabitants of the USSR were actually cut off from the achievements of world science in general and pharmacology in particular. Doctors who trained in the middle of the last century continued to treat their patients using the “old-fashioned methods” and, what’s worse, to train the next generation of students and young doctors. In the 90s of the 20th century, the “iron curtain” collapsed, all the achievements of world science became available to Russian specialists, it would seem that it was time to catch up and bring medical practice into line with the best world approaches, but no - the vast majority of doctors continued to stubbornly copy traditions and mistakes of “scientific schools” half a century ago.
Let's figure out what is wrong with using IVs and injections in the treatment of heart and vascular diseases. Let's start with the fact that the notorious dropper is just a way to quickly deliver a drug into the blood. Intravenous drip administration of drugs can be used only in cases where it is necessary to deliver high doses of the drug into the body as quickly as possible (for example, antibiotics for pneumonia, drugs for dissolving a blood clot in myocardial infarction, chemotherapy for cancer). In all other cases, doctors try to follow the path of delivering the drug into the body as gently as possible - in the form of tablets and capsules. This treatment allows you to avoid many complications - you are probably familiar with “bumps” and bruises at the injection site. I assure you, this is far from the worst thing that happens from IVs and injections.
In addition, taking medications in tablets allows you to maintain the concentration of the drug in the blood at almost the same level throughout the day, which is very important for the treatment of diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, etc. Are you concerned about the possible side effects of the pills on the stomach and liver? I assure you that most drugs are quite safe in this regard; Smoking and alcohol damage the stomach and liver much more, but for some reason no one thinks about it.
Let's figure it out, is there any point at all in those drugs that you and our other patients are offered to drip and inject?
Antispasmodics (magnesia). The idea of using antispasmodics for hypertension again goes back to the ideas about vasospasm of the early to mid-last century. We now understand that the mechanisms of development of hypertension are much more complex. Moreover, the older a person gets, the stiffer the arteries become and the less room there is for the “spasm” mechanism in the development of any vascular diseases.
Actovegin, Cerebrolysin, Cortexin. These are protein extracts from the brain and other tissues of livestock (cows and pigs). Numerous studies have proven that they do not add intelligence to a person, but can cause serious complications (for example, Actovegin is banned in most countries due to the threat of the spread of so-called “mad cow disease”).
Cavinton, tanakan. In most countries, these drugs are either registered as food (biologically active) additives or are completely prohibited. We know well that Cavinton (a preparation of Vinca minor or coffin grass) can provoke rhythm disturbances. Tanakan (Gignco biloba) also has not been shown in studies to improve memory and other brain functions.
Mexidol, mildronate, preductal. These drugs, according to the manufacturers, are created to improve metabolic processes in the tissues of the heart and brain. However, the studies conducted do not give reason for optimism. Besides, the heart is not a bed of tomatoes. It does not need to be fed or manured. There are a huge number of actually working drugs for the treatment of ischemia and heart failure.
Unfortunately, many patients perceive the cardiovascular system as water pipes that need to be cleaned from time to time by pouring special cleaning agents into them. I’ll disappoint you, the body is much more complex; atherosclerotic plaque cannot be dissolved or significantly reduced. The main task is to prevent the plaque from growing further and preventing a blood clot from forming in this place (statins and aspirin do an excellent job with this task). In cases where the plaque severely disrupts the blood supply to an organ (heart or brain), surgical treatment is resorted to.
Why do IVs still help some? The answer is very simple. This is partly the placebo effect - a conscientious belief in the healing wall of hospital walls and an unknown liquid in a transparent bubble, partly this is the effect of the pills that are still prescribed in the hospital. However, each patient considers the effect of the tablets to be insignificant, and attributes the entire success of treatment to the droppers. If, after discharge from the hospital, the patient stops taking the pills, then, of course, the improvement achieved in the hospital will soon disappear.
Why do doctors continue to prescribe “vascular drips”? There are three possible answers to this.
1. They believe in them themselves. This is the saddest option. Unfortunately, such “specialists” are unsuitable for professional work. It is impossible to treat in the 21st century, guided by conscientious misconceptions half a century ago.
2. Doctors know that IVs are useless, but they follow the lead of patients, fearing complaints and conflicts. Unfortunately, the existing system is such that if a patient complains that “he is not being treated as he should be, but is only being stuffed with pills,” then no one will look into it - the doctor will be punished. Therefore, the doctor believes that it is “easier to give in” than to explain to the patient why there is no need to drip anything. This is the most common reason.
3. “If we don’t give IVs, then our hospital will be closed, and we will be kicked out onto the street, because... Patients can take the pills at home.” This is the rationale I heard a couple of weeks ago from doctors in one of the cities of Russia. This is the saddest thing. Not only do doctors themselves perfectly understand the uselessness of IVs, but they still prescribe them in order to somehow justify the very existence of the hospital.
And one more important consideration. One of the common causes of fatal complications in older people is hospital-acquired infections. It has long been accepted in the world that the shorter the duration of stay in a hospital bed, the lower the mortality rate. Consequently, unjustified hospitalizations for unnecessary IVs are also a factor in the addition of in-hospital complications.
“So what do you suggest INSTEAD of IVs, doctor?” - asks every first patient to whom I once again retell all these arguments?
1. Move. Movement is life. Every person, regardless of the severity of their condition, must move. Even in patients with severe heart failure, movement has been proven to prolong life. Walking, walks, skiing, swimming - it all depends on your initial physical form.
2. Work. As soon as a person stops working and declares himself “retired,” the brain begins to die. Don't think about it, I'm not talking about raising the retirement age. In this case, “work” does not mean “go to work and pay taxes until you are 100 years old.” By work in this case I mean any activity associated with mental stress, even within the framework of a hobby. Any doctor knows very well that the brain of an 85-year-old scientist works much better than that of a 40-year-old loafer.
3. Don't watch TV. TV makes people stupid and turns them into “vegetables.” Read, write, draw, embroider, just don’t watch TV. Every hour spent in front of the TV irreversibly kills nerve cells.
4. Do not smoke or allow anyone to smoke in your presence.
5. Eat less meat and more fish.
6. Monitor your blood pressure and, if it exceeds 140/90 mm Hg. Art., constantly take medications prescribed by your doctor. Blood pressure pills must be taken throughout your entire life, without breaks, days off or weekends.
7. Monitor your cholesterol levels, discuss with your doctor the need to take statins - drugs that slow down the development of atherosclerosis.
8. Monitor your blood glucose levels. An increase in sugar >5.6 mmol/l is already an alarming sign. Unfortunately, diabetes often creeps up without symptoms.
9. Discuss with your doctor the need to take medications that prevent the development of thrombosis - aspirin or anticoagulants. In some cases they are necessary.
P.S. There is nothing “hearty” in Corvalol and Valocordin, except for the root “cor” (cor – in Latin – heart). The basis of these drugs is phenobarbital - an old toxic drug that disrupts memory, sleep, coordination of movements and has a dozen other unpleasant side effects. To say what to take when your “heart hurts,” you must first figure out why it hurts. More than 90% of chest pain is unrelated to the heart.
Sincerely yours,
Dr. Anton Rodionov

Problems with blood circulation in the brain are not only dizziness and memory impairment, but also impending atherosclerosis, VSD, vascular spasms and strokes. That is why cerebral vessels need timely treatment. Today there are drugs to reduce plaque, and to relieve spasms in blood vessels, and to improve the characteristics and movement of blood. Moreover, injections and droppers are one of the most effective methods of administering such drugs.

Why IVs?

To improve the functioning of the blood vessels in the brain, it is quite possible to use both tablets and injections, which are good because the results are long-lasting. But the body absorbs them by about fifty percent or a little more. Even if the tablet is taken under the tongue, all the necessary substances will not reach the brain vessels soon, so the first improvements should not be expected in the near future. The disadvantage of injections is that if the treatment is long, there will be too many injuries on the skin. Droppers are a different matter: they act on the entire body, and even on the brain (and the condition of its blood vessels) almost instantly, are completely absorbed, and, moreover, are effective even in the most dangerous cases. Therefore, they are ideal for improving cerebral circulation. Droppers are also used in other cases:

For prevention;
with long-term treatment;
for rapid delivery of nutrients to the brain area;
for administering drugs in large quantities;

Droppers are good for correcting cerebral circulation because they have no side effects, as well as no negative effects on the stomach.

But it is worth noting that not all drugs to improve blood circulation are used in the form of droppers. In addition, any droppers are contraindicated in the following cases:

Heart failure;
tendency to edema;
inflammation of the veins;
skin diseases.

The best droppers to improve cerebral circulation

Cavinton

Refers to herbal preparations for improving cerebral circulation and cleaning blood vessels in the brain. The drug is derived from an alkaloid called vincamine, which is obtained from the Vinca minor plant. This drug is needed not only to speed up blood circulation, but also to dilate arteries and relieve vascular spasms, to remove excess glucose, to lower blood pressure, to speed up metabolism and to get rid of toxins in the blood. Cavinton is also needed to remove cholesterol plaques from blood vessels. Cavinton is a semi-synthetic drug. Therefore, it contains flavonoids with microelements and vitamins. Cavinton is not prescribed only for low blood pressure and during pregnancy, as well as when vascular tone is too low. It is administered with a sodium chloride solution, and the dosage and duration of the course are determined only by doctors. Analogues of Cavinton are Inex, Bravinton, Vinpocetine; Vinpoton, Telektol, Vincetin and Vinpotropil.

Advice: The herbal preparation Cavinton can be combined with other herbal medicines in the form of tablets, including products based on ginkgo biloba, for example, tanakan.

Xanthinol Nicotinate

Xanthinol nicotinate is a combination of the properties of theophylline and nicotinic acid.

The drug dilates blood vessels in the brain and has antiaggregation and antisclerotic effects. The drug is needed to improve microcirculation in tissues and inhibit platelet aggregation. Xanthinol nicotinate increases blood circulation and is needed to reduce cerebral hypoxia and accelerate metabolic processes throughout the circulatory system. Due to its vasodilating properties, it cleanses the arteries.

It is also indicated for atherosclerosis of the vessels of the brain and legs, Buerger's and Raynaud's diseases, thrombophlebitis, Meniere's syndrome, migraines, retinopathy, etc.

Side effects include dizziness, a feeling of heat, and redness of the skin.

Contraindicated in severe heart failure, gastrointestinal ulcers, acute bleeding and heart attack.

Analogues are such drugs as megemin, sdamin and theonicol.

Tip: nicotinic acid and its analogues also improve blood circulation in the brain. But Nikoshpan and Enduratin, as well as nicotinic acid itself, are taken with the utmost caution, because it can cause damage to the liver.

Eufillin

It is intended to relieve spasms in the bronchi and treat asthma, as well as COPD, that is, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

This product contains theophylline. The product relieves spasms and dilates the heart vessels, as well as the resistance of blood vessels.

Eufillin is also needed to lower pressure in the pulmonary arteries and increase renal blood flow. Due to its ability to reduce tubular reabsorption (that is, the reabsorption of fluid in the renal tubules), it can also be prescribed as a diuretic. For cerebral vessels, euffilin is prescribed because of its ability to inhibit platelet adhesion, that is, their aggregation, reduce intracranial pressure and normalize circulation in the tissues of this organ.

Mexidol

It is also known as ethylmethylhydroxypyridine succinate. It inhibits free radical processes and is a membrane protector and antioxidant. Restores tissue after a heart attack and stroke, improves their microcirculation, is effective in VSD, and any acute circulatory disorders, effective in the treatment of atherosclerosis in the vessels of the brain. It contains pyridoxine. That is why mexidop has contraindications for people who cannot tolerate vitamin B6. Side effects include mild nausea and dry mouth. Mexidol may be called differently:

Medomexi, Cerecard, Mexibel, Nicomex, Mexidant, Mexifin, Mexicor and Mexiprim.

Nootropics

Although they have a weak evidence base and controversy surrounding their effectiveness, nootropil and piracetam are also used to improve the activity of cerebral vessels, including in the form of a dropper. Most likely, their effectiveness or ineffectiveness depends not on self-hypnosis, but on the fact that nootropics are not suitable for everyone.

Other means

Droppers can and should be combined with tablets. So, in the form of tablets, it is best to use calcium antagonists, which relax the arteries. They have been created for three generations already, but cinnarizine and nimodipine are most suitable for the brain.

You may also need funds to strengthen blood vessels. These include, for example, plant dihydroquercetin, an antioxidant obtained from Siberian or Dahurian larch.

Some vitamins also perfectly strengthen blood vessels, for example, vitamin P. It is contained in the preparation Blueberry Forte and ascorutin. Also, to strengthen blood vessels, vitamin complexes are needed, which contain many microelements such as selenium, potassium and silicon.

Homeopathic remedies. The low concentration of drugs in such drugs, as well as the duration of administration and difficulties with selection, do not prevent doctors from including them in treatment regimens for various diseases. To improve memory and brain function, Cerebralic and Edas-138 are recommended.

Homeopathic remedies are purchased without a prescription and you can take them yourself - simply by following the instructions. And yet, even the use of homeopathic medicines and nootropics is best coordinated with doctors.

Intravenous drip infusion - procedure algorithm

During the cold season, it is especially easy to catch an acute respiratory viral infection. Cough, sore throat, runny nose and fever are the main symptoms of colds and flu. In uncomplicated cases of the disease, treatment is carried out on an outpatient basis, with the use of antiviral and antipyretic drugs. A drip for influenza is prescribed in a hospital if the patient’s serious condition does not stabilize for a long time.

Discussions about IVs for influenza

An IV is placed when the patient’s condition does not stabilize for a long time

Infusion therapy has shown particular effectiveness as an emergency treatment. Drip administration of the drug ensures high bioavailability of the active substance and its faster absorption. During the procedure, the doctor can control the rate of delivery of the drug, reducing or increasing it if necessary.

The medicine goes directly into the blood, without stagnating in the digestive tract and without irritating it. This is the advantage of a dropper over tablets.

However, there are a number of contraindications for infusion therapy. This procedure is prohibited if there is a history of the following pathologies:

heart failure;
anuria, or cessation of urine output;
pulmonary edema;
inflammation of the vein wall with the formation of a blood clot;
acute myocardial infarction;
impaired renal function and predisposition to edema;
individual intolerance to administered drugs.

A dropper for the flu will eliminate dehydration, which inevitably occurs at elevated temperatures. Infusion therapy is also aimed at strengthening the patient’s immunity and neutralizing toxins produced by the virus. If complications develop with the addition of a bacterial infection, antibiotics may be used. In severe cases, the prescription of glucocorticosteroids is justified.

The doctor selects the right combination of medications

Let's take a closer look at what IVs are used for influenza and ARVI, and what components may be included in their composition. The doctor selects the correct combination of medications; self-medication is contraindicated in this case.

Sodium chloride

Saline solution 9% sodium chloride is a plasma replacement agent. The action of the drug is aimed at restoring water balance in the human body. Saline solution replenishes the deficiency of sodium and chlorine in tissues, and therefore is used in the treatment of various pathologies.

For dehydration caused by influenza and ARVI, drip administration of the drug is prescribed in a dosage of 1 to 3 liters per day. A solution of 9% sodium chloride increases urine output and is used to stimulate forced diuresis.

The drug is not intended for intramuscular administration due to the risk of tissue necrosis.

Ringer's solution

Ringer's solution has a more complex composition. Its main components are sodium chloride, calcium chloride and potassium chloride. The drug is used as a plasma replacement agent for dehydration of the body and in shock conditions, as well as to replenish the supply of these microelements in the body.

Ringer's solution is administered intravenously

Ringer's solution is administered intravenously using a dropper in a dosage of 0.5 to 1 liter per day. Exceeding the permissible volume leads to disruption of the water-electrolyte balance in the cells.

Reamberin

Reamberin also belongs to the group of plasma replacement solutions. The main active ingredient of the drug is meglumine sodium succinate, auxiliary ingredients are sodium chloride, potassium chloride and magnesium chloride.

Reamberin is available in the form of a 1.5% solution for infusion. It is prescribed for acute intoxications of various etiologies. The drug has the following effect:

improves the absorption of oxygen by cells;
binds free radicals, slowing down oxidation processes;
restores the body's energy potential;
normalizes acid-base balance;
stimulates metabolism.

The average daily dose of the drug is calculated for adult patients based on the proportion of 10 ml/kg.

Gemodez-N

Gemodez-N is a drug for parenteral administration with a detoxification effect. Its main active ingredient is povidone; the infusion solution also contains sodium, magnesium and calcium chloride.

Hemodez-N is prescribed for severe complications of influenza

Hemodez-N is prescribed for severe intoxication, shock conditions, as well as for such a possible complication of influenza as pneumonia. It improves blood microcirculation and has a diuretic effect, promoting the accelerated removal of waste products of the virus from the body of a person infected with influenza.

Reopoliglyukin

Reopoliglucin is a blood plasma substitute. A 10% solution for intravenous administration contains dextran and sodium chloride. A dropper with the specified drug reduces blood viscosity and accelerates the movement of fluid from tissues into the bloodstream. Due to this, blood pressure increases and is maintained at the proper level, and tissue swelling is reduced.

Reopoliglucin can be used as a detoxifying agent for various diseases. It accelerates the removal of toxins, harmful substances and decay products. The daily dosage varies in the range of 500-1250 ml.

5% glucose solution

A dropper for influenza and ARVI with glucose is used to stimulate redox reactions in the body, as well as to replenish fluid in case of increased loss.

5% glucose solution activates metabolic processes in cells

Isotonic 5% glucose solution has the following advantages:

has a detoxifying effect against various infections;
activates metabolic processes in cells;
serves as a source of energy for the normal functioning of all vital systems.

For adults, the maximum daily dose of the drug should not exceed 2 liters. The medicine is administered very slowly, at a rate of 1.5-2 ml/min.

The main contraindication to the administration of glucose is diabetes mellitus.

Ascorbic acid

The benefits of vitamin C for the body cannot be underestimated. Ascorbic acid is also available in the form of a solution for intravenous administration. The daily norm for adults is 1-3 ml. The prescription of the drug for flu and colds is due to the following beneficial properties:

strengthening the immune system and increasing resistance to infection;
stimulation of metabolic processes in cells;
reducing the level of toxins in the bloodstream by improving liver function;
acceleration of regeneration of damaged tissues;
reducing vascular permeability and fragility.

Vitamin C drips are possible

Drip administration of the medicine will help eliminate inflammation of the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract in a short time. Vitamin C has an antioxidant effect and neutralizes the negative effects of free radicals, thereby preventing the development of many pathological processes.

Note: vitamin C cannot be synthesized in the human body, and its reserves are replenished from the outside.

Hormone therapy

An ARVI dropper may contain glucocorticosteroids only in case of a complicated course of the disease with severe toxic manifestations. The patient is prescribed Prednisolone at a dosage of 90-120 mg/day, which can be increased to 200 mg in particularly severe cases. It is possible to use other glucocorticosteroids, for example, Dexamethasone.

Hormone therapy has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect and reduces the risk of serious complications from influenza. Due to the extensive list of contraindications and side effects, treatment with these drugs should only be carried out under the supervision of a physician.

Ozone therapy

A method of treating and preventing influenza such as ozone therapy is gaining increasing popularity. Ozone is introduced into the body, which has a stimulating effect on the immune system. Enhanced production of interferon increases the patient’s resistance to viral attack and speeds up his recovery.

Dropper with ozonized solution - concomitant treatment

A dropper with an ozonized solution can be used as a concomitant therapy, however, there are a number of contraindications to such a procedure:

myocardial infarction;
epilepsy;
inflammation of the pancreas;
bleeding;
disturbances in the functioning of the endocrine system.

Let's sum it up: a dropper for flu and colds should only be prescribed by a doctor in a hospital setting. The selection of medications is carried out taking into account the severity of the patient’s condition and the presence of contraindications.

Probably every person has an idea of what an IV is, but not everyone understands exactly how it works, and only a few know how to insert an IV. When people need this method of administering medications, they seek the help of a doctor or nurse. But it will be useful for any patient to be able to control the process and understand what is happening to him.

So, a dropper is a device consisting of a reservoir and a plastic tube with two needles at the ends. One needle is inserted into the bottle with the drug, and the second is injected into the patient intravenously. The medicine bottle is fixed on a stand so that it is higher than the person’s hand and at least 1.5 meters above the floor. The medicine enters the blood through the tube. To prevent air from entering the vein, a certain level of liquid is constantly maintained in the IV tank. In addition, using the regulator, the doctor can control the speed of the dropper. Because some drugs are administered faster and some slower. And in order to prevent a vacuum from being created in the medicine bottle, another needle is inserted into it next to the needle from the dropper, allowing air to pass through.

Why do they put in an IV?

Many people believe that installing an IV is necessary for patients who are in serious condition. Actually this is not true. An IV is placed in different cases. Often, IV treatment is carried out when:

it is necessary to maintain a constant concentration of the drug in the blood, and if it is administered as a one-time injection, it quickly disintegrates,
there is a need to provide emergency assistance to the patient and administer a large dose of the drug (after all, an unlimited amount of medicine can be dripped, while only 10 ml can be injected with a syringe),
you need to introduce a large volume of fluid into the body in order to normalize or restore the volume of water in the body,
a person needs nutrition, but is prohibited from eating (after surgery on the stomach or intestines).

There are many reasons why an IV is placed. It is used for disorders of the acid-base balance in the body, diabetes, problems with the heart and kidneys, burns and heavy bleeding. Often a child is given a drip when he loses a lot of water through vomiting or diarrhea. Droppers during pregnancy are prescribed to cleanse and nourish the body, as well as in case of various complications and the threat of miscarriage for the administration of drugs that cannot be administered through. Contraindications for using an IV include: a tendency to edema, heart failure, thrombophlebitis and other diseases.

Dropper installation

So, regardless of where you will be given an IV, in the hospital or at home, you will need: a stand for securing the bottle with the medicine, cotton wool and alcohol for treating the skin area, as well as the bottle, an adhesive plaster for securing the needle to the vein, the system itself, a tourniquet and a roller under your arm. Before placing an IV, the patient should lie comfortably on his back and place his straight arm on a bolster or pillow. The doctor is preparing an IV. He secures the medicine bottle on a tripod. Inserts one end of the dropper into it. Then he quickly tilts the dropper reservoir so that a little medicine flows into it along the upper end of the tube, thereby establishing the required liquid level (2-3 ml). Next, the doctor, opening the valve, lets the medicine down the tube so that it flows and pushes all the air out of the system. It is very important to ensure that there is not a single air bubble left in the dropper. It may be dangerous.

So, the dropper is ready. Now the doctor moves on to the patient. He pulls the patient's arm with a tourniquet above the elbow area, and the patient must vigorously work with his arm for 5-10 seconds, squeezing and unclenching his hand, until his veins become more visible. Next, the patient clasps his hand into a fist and the doctor, having treated the puncture site with alcohol, carefully inserts a needle into the vein, fixing it on the hand with a plaster. The tourniquet is quickly untied and the medicine begins to be slowly released into the vein. The speed of the dropper is adjusted using a slider. Sometimes doctors drip faster. But if you are not sure, it is better not to rush and increase the time of the drip so that the medicine passes through the vein without problems. It is very important to monitor the patient’s condition and constantly talk to him. When the medicine in the bottle runs out and it begins to fall down the tube, the dropper is closed using the regulator. The needle is removed, and the puncture site is treated with alcohol and clamped until the blood stops.

Now you know how to properly place an IV. However, you should not try to do this manipulation yourself. Be sure to consult an experienced nurse or doctor. If all rules are not followed, home drip can be very dangerous. You can introduce an infection into your blood, air can get into a vein, you can injure yourself, etc. Therefore, for any health problems, it is better to call an ambulance so that a qualified doctor can install the IV.

There are many ways to deliver healing components into the body of a living being: through the oral cavity - tablets and mixtures, into the rectum - suppositories and enemas (for better absorption), through the pulmonary system - aerosols, etc.

However, the most effective way is an intravascular solution or dropper.

IV– a plastic device consisting of a reservoir with a useful solution, a needle and a valve that regulates the dose.

When the drug is administered by drip, absorption reaches 100% and the treatment effect appears immediately, because thanks to its complex composition, several drugs are administered simultaneously: vitamins, glucose, saline solutions and other useful substances.

Composition of droppers

Depending on the disease, the solution may include:

glucose;
glucose-salt mixture;
magnesia;
sodium bicarbonate;
preparations acesol, disol;
narcotic analgesics (naloxone);
thiamine, nicotinamide, riboflavin, cocarboxylase;
various groups of vitamins, etc.

Also recently, ozone therapy has become actively used. Using an ozonizer, ozone is produced from oxygen. Before introducing the drug into the body, the gas is first diluted with the patient’s blood or sodium chloride

The therapeutic effect is the high oxidation of ozone, due to which the enzyme systems of blood cells are activated, thereby improving metabolism and restoring energy. The gas also affects monocytes and lymphocytes - immune cells. Because of this, pathogens and bacteria are eliminated.

The main therapeutic effects are:

anti-inflammatory,
analgesic,
immunostimulating,
detoxification,
bactericidal.

Actively used in the treatment of:

chronic gastritis;
ulcers;
atherosclerosis;
diabetes mellitus;
nervousness;
urethritis;
prostatitis, etc.

However, in addition to the positive qualities, this treatment does not exclude negative consequences.

Since ozone belongs to the gas class of increased danger, then when interacting with cells, aggressive oxygen particles are produced that destroy cells, which leads to many diseases, including cancer.

Therefore, you should not get carried away with ozone therapy and use it only when necessary.

Therapeutic effect of droppers

This therapy is used in a number of cases:

heart attack;
stroke;
dehydration– impaired functioning of the kidneys, liver, intoxication, burns, diarrhea, poisoning, etc.
body maintenance after surgery;
exacerbation of bronchial asthma;
preventive purposes(curing binge drinking, saturating the body with vitamins and microelements).

Indications for use

Let's look at the example of sodium chloride and glucose.

Sodium chloride is used for:

large loss of fluid;
deficiency of certain substances (burn, diarrhea, vomiting, etc.).

Glucose is used for:

intestinal infectious diseases;
lowering blood sugar levels;
a sharp drop in blood pressure;
pulmonary edema;
liver treatment (hepatitis, dystrophy, atrophy);
poisoning (drugs, acids, arsenic, carbon oxides).

Droppers to improve the body's condition: drugs

With glucose content

Packaged in sealed plastic bags or bottles, 5% glucose solution is used:

bleeding and increased bleeding;
a sharp decrease in blood sugar;
diarrhea, vomiting;
infectious diseases;
dehydration and exhaustion.

Cautions:

Due to the risk of hyperglycemia, For patients who have suffered a stroke, the solution is highly not recommended, or should be administered with great caution;
Patients with heart failure, water intoxication, swelling of the kidneys and fluid in the lungs, it is necessary to carry out a large number of infusions under the supervision of a specialist;
After traumatic brain injury infusions are carried out on the first day, carefully monitoring plasma glucose levels;
Infants, low weight children or premature, in order to avoid hypoglycemia, treatment with the solution should also be carried out under the supervision of a physician.

Dosage

Taken into account from these circumstances:

age;
general health;
clinical picture.

Application

The most important– use of sterile, sealed equipment to prevent air from entering.
Not recommended for use plastic bags that can be filled with air, which leads to air embolism - blockage of blood vessels with air bubbles.
Additional medications can be added to the solution at any time during the infusion. In this case, the prepared solution is used immediately, since it cannot be stored.

To restore water-salt balance

Sodium chloride or saline solution is used, since chlorine with potassium and sodium maintains water balance, an acid-base environment, which is necessary for full life.

A lack of these components can lead to:

blood thickening,
muscle spasms and convulsions,
disruption of the cardiovascular system.

For dysfunction blood circulation, since it is fraught with the development of cerebral or pulmonary edema;
Renal, left ventricular and chronic heart failure;
Elevated level sodium
It is also prohibited to administer the solution subcutaneously to avoid tissue death (necrosis).
With frequent use, acidosis, overhydration and hypokalemia may develop.

Dosage and Application

For severe dehydration The average dosage is 1 liter per day;
Children with dehydration and a concomitant decrease in blood pressure, the solution is administered in a ratio of 20-30 ml per kg of weight;
During gastric lavage use a 2-5% solution;
For constipation, give a 5% enema 75 ml solution;
For pulmonary, gastric, intestinal bleeding, a 10% solution is prescribed;
When treating the respiratory tract They recommend rinsing, rubbing and bathing with a 1-2% solution.
Also for colds use inhalations with saline solution in combination with bronchodilators, for example, Berodual. To do this, mix 4 ml of berodual and 1.5 ml of sodium chloride 0.9%.

Vitamin droppers

Cautions and contraindications

Despite the general hype, many doctors question this type of treatment, since it has not been scientifically proven how intravenous vitamins affect the body of a healthy person who does not need a course of treatment.

Application

For overall strengthening of the body and after suffering from colds and viral diseases, thiamine, riboflavin, and nicotinamide are often added to glucose.

Droppers for blood thinning

Blood thickening can occur due to an unhealthy lifestyle, the development of various diseases, pathologies of the liver and endocrine system, as well as patients susceptible to intoxication.

For liquefaction, glucose-saline solutions are used, alternating a 5%-10% glucose solution and a physiological salt solution. There are a number of pharmacological agents - dextrose, lactasol, disol, trisol.

These drugs are grouped according to:

Pharmacological action - replenishes fluid levels in the body, normalizes metabolic processes, and also serves to get rid of toxins and fill with energy.

In addition to positive properties, they also have negative ones:

violation of the ionic composition of the blood;
thrombophlebitis;
swelling;
heart failure;
pressure change;
swelling, chills.

To improve cerebral circulation

Dysfunction of the circulatory system in the brain leads to vegetative-vascular dystonia, stroke, and atherosclerosis.

To prevent the development of diseases, medications can be used:

Cavinton– a herbal preparation to improve blood circulation and cleanse blood vessels. It is used to relieve spasms and dilate blood vessels, as well as to remove excess glucose, reduce blood pressure and speed up metabolism. Used together with saline solution.
Xanthinolnicotinate– Designed to improve blood circulation and accelerate metabolism throughout the entire circulatory system. Also, thanks to its vasodilating properties, the drug perfectly cleans the arteries.
The main side effects are dizziness, fever, and redness of the skin.
Contraindicated for gastrointestinal ulcers, heart attack, bleeding, severe heart failure.
Eufillin– against bronchial spasms, treatment of asthma and chronic pulmonary disease. Used as a diuretic. Serves to reduce intracranial pressure and pressure in the lungs.
Mexidol– a very strong antioxidant. In addition to thinning the blood, it is intended for tissue restoration after heart attack and stroke, and is used to treat vegetative-vascular dystonia and dysfunction of the cardiovascular system.
Side effects: slight nausea, weakness, dry mouth. It is not recommended for use by people who are intolerant to vitamin B6.
Nootropics– used to improve the functioning of blood vessels, despite the fact that they have weak effectiveness, which has not been confirmed. This is due to the fact that nootropics are not suitable for every body.

Against respiratory arrest

If the victim is in serious condition, then narcotic analgesics are given to support breathing, for example, naloxone and naltrexone, which by their action block the pain shock and cleanse the body of toxins.

To protect the liver

Almost all cleansing operations involve the liver. Therefore, when overloaded, it needs to get rid of toxins, alcohol, poisons and other harmful substances.

To do this, experts prescribe droppers with saline solution, antiemetic drugs, as well as with the addition of some drugs, including Essentiale, after mixing with the patient’s blood.

However, it has a number of contraindications:

It is forbidden to use the medicine if there is intolerance to any substance;
Children under 12 years of age are prohibited from taking the drug.

Side effects

This drug is highly effective and there are practically no side effects.

However, the tolerance of each organism is different, and as a result there may be:

intestinal disorder;
stomach discomfort;
urticaria, skin lesions (if intolerance to any component is observed).

To restore acid-base balance

When acidic foods accumulate in the body, an acid-base balance may develop, which leads to various disorders.

To avoid this, droppers are prescribed using 4% sodium bicarbonate in its pure form, which neutralizes acids by its action, after which they break down into salt and water.

During the procedure, the person's pH is checked regularly.

Contraindications

allergy;
chronic alkalization;
reduced levels of calcium and chlorine.

Side effects

nausea, vomiting;
fatigue, general malaise;
anxiety;
headaches.

To cleanse the body of alcohol in the blood

If the permissible limit of alcohol in the body is exceeded, a hangover may occur the next morning, but more advanced cases lead to intoxication or even death.

To improve well-being, doctors prescribe droppers using:

Anticonvulsants, improving blood circulation (diltiazem, verapamil, nifedipine);
Saline solution or glucose solution (up to 1500 ml);
Antidepressants and sleeping pills;
Antihistamines, and also with the use of magnesium, potassium and calcium.

You should never self-medicate. Therapy should be carried out strictly under the supervision of a specialist. However, following this information, in an emergency situation, you can save more than one person’s life