I was wondering how many people have actually started IVs and given IV fluids to their family members at home in an attempt to avoid an ER visit in cases of serious dehydration. I have not done this but seriously considered it last night. Thankfully, things got better and the person was able to keep some PO fluid down.
For example, if you had a family member that had a 103 degree fever, was throwing up/severe diarrhea/unable to tolerate PO intake and it was 10pm at night. It's lasting for several hours and they are very weak. Would you ever just give them some IV fluid, a tylenol suppository and stay up with them until they could go to the doctor? And if not, why? Thanks.
I know this might be closed because it could be construed as "medical advice." But I'm truly just curious if anyone knows the law on at home IVs or has some experience/ideas about it. Would it be "practicing medicine without a license"? Thanks.