Pediatric Infusion Services are offered within the Children’s Specialty Center in the five private-room infusion area. This service provides IV (intravenous) infusions for infants, children and adolescents requiring treatment and management of acute or chronic conditions. The nurses who provide these services have specialized expertise and are certified in pediatric chemotherapy and biotherapy.
Child Life is present in the Pediatric Infusion area to provide age-appropriate activities, education regarding their treatment, and assistance with procedures to optimize comfort.
These are some of the treatments and services we provide:
- Chemotherapy (revision test)
- Biotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Blood Product transfusions, such as red blood cells or platelets
- Hydration
- Endocrine Testing
- Central Line care and teaching
- Antibiotics or medication infusions
Schedule an Appointment
Appointments are available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please contact the division you are working with to schedule an appointment, or if you do not have your specific referring divisions phone number, please call (802) 847-8200 and we will assist you.
What to Expect During Your Visit
You may see your pediatric specialty provider during your stay in the infusion area, or this may be a separate visit for infusion services only. The Pediatric Infusion team works with all the pediatric specialties, and there are providers available to answer any questions or concerns you may have during your visit.
Treatment times will vary depending on type of treatment. In general, treatments may take anywhere from as little as 30 minutes to up to eight hours.
We encourage one adult caregiver to stay with their child during treatment so we can offer teaching opportunities and support services.
