The Infusion Clinic provides outpatient infusion and transfusion treatment to patients referred by KHSC physicians and nurse practitioners.
Location
Kingston General Hospital site
Armstrong, Level 4
Registration: Armstrong, Level 1
Contact Information
You can reach us by calling 613-544-6666 extension 4550
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed on statutory holidays
Referrals
Patients require a referral from a KHSC credentialed physician or nurse practitioner.
Services
• Albumin infusions
• Blood transfusions
• Intravenous antibiotics
• Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg)
• Intravenous Hydration
• Intravenous Monoferric (ferric derisomaltose)
• Intravenous Venofer (iron Sucrose)
Preparation
- Patients should bring a list of their current medications including inhalers and over-the-counter medications.
- Patients should bring a valid health card (OHIP card) to each appointment.
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If you are coming to the Infusion Clinic for an IV iron infusion, and your physician has identified you need to bring your own supply, this should be picked up from a Pharmacy and brought to your appointment. If you have questions about this process you can contact the clinic directly.
Preparing for IV iron appointments
- Before your first dose of IV iron tell your doctor or nurse if you are allergic to any medications, including iron pills.
- Please ensure that you bring the medication with you to the appointment.
- During the infusion, if you develop any side effects, please let the nurses know right away.
- On the day of your appointment, please take all regular medications as prescribed. Hold any oral iron the day of your appointment.
- It is important that you have something to eat and are well hydrated prior to the appointment. You may have food/drink during the infusion if you like as well.
What you can expect
- Blood products cannot be delivered from the Blood Bank until patient’s have checked in. Unexpected delays in blood product delivery may occur.
- KHSC is a teaching centre and health care students may be part of your care.
