In-room IV Therapy

[FrankCastle]

Looking for feedback from anyone who has used one of those services that comes to your hotel room for IV therapy. Have done IVs on previous trips and found it effective, but annoying to have to go to one of the med spas for that. In-room treatment would be more convenient. Any reviews or recommendations would be most appreciated. Thanks!

 

[El Jugador]

I have used these services twice. Once several years ago I used Thrive Drip Spa. It was easy to book, and the in-room service was great.

I recently used the IV service at MGM Grand while staying there this past July, the experience was even better that Thrive. They have an actual IV clinic on the lower level in MGM Grand, but I opted to have them come to my room for an additional $175 charge...so not cheap (all IV clinics have additional charges to come to you).

One thing to remember, there are typically some on-line forms and waivers you will have to sign before anyone will give you an IV, so if you can book ahead of your trip, you wont waste precious Vegas time filling out forms.

 

[FrankCastle]

I have used these services twice. Once several years ago I used Thrive Drip Spa. It was easy to book, and the in-room service was great.

I recently used the IV service at MGM Grand while staying there this past July, the experience was even better that Thrive. They have an actual IV clinic on the lower level in MGM Grand, but I opted to have them come to my room for an additional $175 charge...so not cheap (all IV clinics have additional charges to come to you).

One thing to remember, there are typically some on-line forms and waivers you will have to sign before anyone will give you an IV, so if you can book ahead of your trip, you wont waste precious Vegas time filling out forms.

Good info, thank you!

 

[Akala]

I wasted a day this last time NOT getting one of these lol

 

[LV_Bound]

I have seen a couple of these places and believe Cosmo recently opened one up on the 2nd level.

A few questions.
For what symptoms/issues were you addressing and how well did it work?
How long does a session last?
I get blood draw every few months and can tolerate the needle for that short duration.
Never given blood as not sure I can sit that long with a needle in me.

 

[Brandt]

I have seen a couple of these places and believe Cosmo recently opened one up on the 2nd level.

A few questions.
For what symptoms/issues were you addressing and how well did it work?
How long does a session last?
I get blood draw every few months and can tolerate the needle for that short duration.
Never given blood as not sure I can sit that long with a needle in me.

Most people likely use it when hungover. You could also get benefit if sick with something causing diarrhea or vomiting to replenish fluids.

 

[fenway68]

I have seen a couple of these places and believe Cosmo recently opened one up on the 2nd level.

A few questions.
For what symptoms/issues were you addressing and how well did it work?
How long does a session last?
I get blood draw every few months and can tolerate the needle for that short duration.
Never given blood as not sure I can sit that long with a needle in me.

needle doesn't stay in you, just a small flexible teflon catheter; can sting, but its not a needle like when you donate blood, and not nearly the same size either (16g for blood probably maximum 20 g for IV services- larger number smaller the diameter of the needle/catheter)

 

[LV_Bound]

Most people likely use it when hungover. You could also get benefit if sick with something causing diarrhea or vomiting to replenish fluids.

But does it actually work?

 

[LV_Bound]

needle doesn't stay in you, just a small flexible teflon catheter; can sting, but its not a needle like when you donate blood, and not nearly the same size either (16g for blood probably maximum 20 g for IV services- larger number smaller the diameter of the needle/catheter)

That’s tolerable as I had that for a few procedures.

 

[fenway68]

But does it actually work?

One of the main reasons for a hangover is dehydration; IV fluids will rehydrate you, and do usually make you feel better; you could ge the same effect from oral electrolyte replacement and water, IVs are great if you cannot keep anything down; personally and from a medical provider's standpoint, I don’t think it is worth the cost/risk (albeit minor risk)

Drink water (or 2) between every alcoholic beverage, and throw in an electrolyte drink once or twice during the day and you should be able to reduce your hangover risk...

Now from the non-medical side of me...one"trick" that seems to work on both ends is to either finish your night with or if under the weather a bit the next am, start your day with a shot of Frenet Branca...an italian herbal digestive, that on a personal anectodotal (not based in science) has both prevented and cured a hangover for me on several occasions. You have to get past the taste tho, its not for everyone.

 

[LV_Bound]

Drink water (or 2) between every alcoholic beverage, and throw in an electrolyte drink once or twice during the day and you should be able to reduce your hangover risk...

The extra water is standard in Vegas which can be confirmed by my bathroom breaks every 30 minutes.

....IVs are great if you cannot keep anything down; personally and from a medical provider's standpoint, I don’t think it is worth the cost/risk (albeit minor risk)

Haven't had one of those scenarios in years.
Over the years I have sort of pinned my Vegas drinking limitations and know when to stop.

 

[fenway68]

The extra water is standard in Vegas which can be confirmed by my bathroom breaks every 30 minutes.



Haven't had one of those scenarios in years.
Over the years I have sort of pinned my Vegas drinking limitations and know when to stop.

then you can save your $$ on IV services....i!

 

[Jejas]

personally and from a medical provider's standpoint, I don’t think it is worth the cost/risk (albeit minor risk)

This!
Don't consider the risk is zero. It's not. Especially when it's done by a non-professional and in a non-medical environment.

 

[mrem3200]

This!
Don't consider the risk is zero. It's not. Especially when it's done by a non-professional and in a non-medical environment.

What, exactly, is the risk(s) you are referring to?

 

[MrBond]

^Probably needle handling/hygiene.

 

[fenway68]

What, exactly, is the risk(s) you are referring to?

^Probably needle handling/hygiene.

This yes. Infection which would be a direct blood infection that can seed anywhere in your body, especially risky for those with certain medical conditions.

Phlebitis a local vein reaction that may or may not become infected.

Risk of administering too much fluid to someone with certain heart conditions.

To name a few.

I would hope these people take an extensive history before administering, but I doubt. And I highly doubt they examine you before proceeding. But I could/hope I am wrong.

I think truthfully the infection risk is low. I would imagine they are well trained and use proper hygiene techniques. But bottom line, the risk isn’t zero.

 

[mrem3200]

This yes. Infection which would be a direct blood infection that can seed anywhere in your body, especially risky for those with certain medical conditions.

Phlebitis a local vein reaction that may or may not become infected.

Risk of administering too much fluid to someone with certain heart conditions.

To name a few.

I would hope these people take an extensive history before administering, but I doubt. And I highly doubt they examine you before proceeding. But I could/hope I am wrong.

I think truthfully the infection risk is low. I would imagine they are well trained and use proper hygiene techniques. But bottom line, the risk isn’t

Thank you. As someone that has had heart valve replacement surgery this makes a lot of sense, I am very worried about future infections.

 

[fenway68]

Thank you. As someone that has had heart valve replacement surgery this makes a lot of sense, I am very worried about future infections.

100%

 

[azlefty]

What is in the iv drip? Is this materially different from drinking water? Enquiring minds want to know.

 

[Brandt]

What is in the iv drip? Is this materially different from drinking water? Enquiring minds want to know.

IV drip is much faster compared to your body processing liquids. Same reason it is used in hospital settings. Vitamins can also be specially formulated to what you need.