Infusion Care for Neurology: What Patients Should Know

Why would a neurologist recommend an infusion instead of a pill, and what should patients expect when they arrive for treatment? Neuro infusion therapy can be used for conditions including multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis and Alzheimer’s disease, but the process can feel unfamiliar or intimidating at first.In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Dr. Anthony Gonzalez speaks with Janisse Marin and Leah Marcelin about how neurological infusion therapy works, why it may be recommended, and how care teams help patients through treatment. What neuro infusion therapy is and how it differs from chemotherapy  Why an infusion may be chosen instead of an oral medication  What happens before, during and after an infusion appointment  Common side effects and how patients are monitored for reactions  How infusion therapy is used for multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis and Alzheimer’s disease  Why some treatments are designed to slow disease progression rather than immediately relieve symptoms  How education and a coordinated care team can make treatment less overwhelmingHost:Anthony Gonzalez, M.D.Chief of Surgery, Baptist Health Baptist HospitalMedical Director of Bariatric Surgery, Baptist HealthGuests:Janisse P. Marin RN, MSNChief Nursing Officer/Assistant Vice President Baptist Outpatient ServicesHalena Leah Marcelin, PharmDAssistant Vice President, Pharmacy Business Affairs & DevelopmentBaptist HealthIf you found this episode helpful, we recommend the following for additional information:Infusion Care for Osteoporosis: What Patients Should KnowThe Power of Infusion Therapy: What You Need to Know