IV (Intravenous infusion unit) Galway
The day IV infusion service at Bon Secours Hospital Galway treat various medical specialities including Neurology/Rheumatology/Gastroenterology patients.
Predominantly we treat Multiple Sclerosis/ Neurology patients in our hospital in Galway with intravenous therapies under the care of Dr. Hennessy (Consultant Neurologist) and Dr. Habib (Consultant Neurologist).
We also operate a Neurology service telephone helpline 5 days a week. Patients and family members with Multiple Sclerosis and other long term neurological conditions can telephone for advice on disease and symptom management, drug treatments and relapse management.
Services Offered:
- IV Gastroenterology Treatments (Crohn’s/Ulcerative Colitis/Infliximab/Entyvio (Vedolizumab)/Iron infusion)
- (Infliximab/Iron infusions)
- IV Immunoglobulins/Antibiotics
- IV Multiple Sclerosis/Neurology Treatments (Tysabri/IVIg/Methylprednislone,Lemtrada,Rituximab,IV Steroids)
- IV Osteoporosis Treatments
- IV Rheumatology (Infliximab/Roactemra/Orencia)
- IV Antibiotics to patients who require extended courses of anitibiotics who come in as a day patient, under the care of physicians
IV Intravenous Team:
Cliona Egan- Clinical Nurse Specialist Multiple Sclerosis
Assumpta Shannon, Fiona Breheny and Bernadette Ross - Staff Nurses
Opening Hours:
Mon – Tues 8.00am - 16.30pm
Wednesday 8.00am - 20.30pm
Friday 8.00am - 16.30pm
Useful Resources:
www.ms-society.ie
www.mstrust.org.uk A list of useful resources, further reading, relevant images, videos, documents, etc.
Arranging Appointments:
A referral letter is required to be sent from your GP by fax or post to the relevant consultant.
Contact Information:
Tel: 091 381915
Bleep: 21
Email: ivtreatment@bonsecours.ie
