Can You Work During an IV Drip?
Can you work during an IV drip? Yes, absolutely. You can be on your computer, on calls, in meetings and on video. The only time you are briefly tied up is while the nurse puts the IV in. Once it is connected, you have basically full range of motion and can keep typing. At Key Basis IV, a lot of our clients work straight through their drip.
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Can you work during an IV drip, or should you just rest?
Yes, you can work, and you don't have to stay glued to the desk. You could be watching TV. You can even be walking around.
I wouldn't say you can sleep, though. That has nothing to do with it. People shouldn't sleep during a drip, so stay awake while it runs.
We get a lot of people that work through their drip, and it works. It functions exactly like a normal visit. The only difference is that they probably wouldn't be as talkative with the nurses. They'd be minding their business, and it's basically exactly the same. It's not a complicated process. It's very easy for us.
If your day is mostly emails and calls, the Myers Cocktail IV is the classic vitamin and mineral drip. It costs $319, or $160 for members. You can see everything else on the full drip menu.
Can you take a video call with an IV in?
Yes. We can set you up at your desk so that the IV is out of sight. If you had to do a video call, no one would even know, as long as you don't raise your arm up.
Just keep your arm out of the camera frame and no one's going to have any clue. When you book, tell us you'll be on calls. Your nurse can set up the pole and the line on the side of your desk that stays off camera.
When can't you type during an IV?
Only for a moment at the start. The only time you would be briefly indisposed is while the IV is getting put in, and during that time you would only be able to use one of your arms.
Once the IV is connected, you can keep typing and doing whatever you were doing. After that, you have full range of motion basically, and you can do all the work that you would be able to do without it. If you have a call coming up, mention it when you book so the IV goes in before the call starts. By the time the call begins, you can type and talk normally.
How long should you block off on a busy day?
A drip usually takes about 45 minutes. If you're someone with a packed day, just make sure that you can carve out 45 minutes to an hour where you can be in one place.
If you want the shortest drip, the Saline Hydration IV is the quickest one on our menu. It is 1000ml of saline with electrolytes and one vitamin of your choice, and it costs $199, or $100 for members. With the membership, you get 50% off every IV. If you are booking the NAD+ IV ($479 for 250mg, or $240 for members), ask us how much time to block off for it when you book.
Your first appointment also includes a $39 telehealth exam. Everyone does it once per calendar year. The nurse sets up the device, and it is about a five minute call with an off site nurse practitioner. Leave room for those five minutes before your next meeting. For members, the exam is complimentary.
What can't you do during a drip?
You definitely can't exercise. Don't go for a run or something like that while the IV is in.
You can walk around if you need to do something, but I would suggest you sit down. You don't have to stay put. Just don't stay standing up the whole time, walking around. Find a comfortable spot and just chill for a bit.
Can you book IVs for a whole team at work?
Yes, and it's pretty straightforward. We get to know everyone's schedule, we figure out when people have meetings and when they have openings, and we just get it done.
It's very easy for our team. This is all par for the course for us, and you don't have to worry about it. Just let us know what you're trying to do, how you're trying to do it and when you can do it, and then we'll get it done. Office groups get large discounts based on the number of guests, plus a discount on the exam. Our IV therapy for corporate wellness and private events page shows how team visits work. When you are ready, text us your head count and the open slots on your calendar.
Working during an IV drip: common questions
Can I be on a video call during my IV?
Yes. We can set you up at your desk so the IV is out of sight. As long as you keep your arm out of the camera frame and don't raise it up, no one on the call will know.
Can I type with an IV in my arm?
Yes. Once the IV is connected, you have basically full range of motion and can keep typing. The only time you are limited to one arm is the short moment while the IV is going in.
How long does a drip take?
A drip usually takes about 45 minutes. On a packed day, carve out 45 minutes to an hour where you can be in one place.
Can I work out during a drip?
No. Don't exercise or go for a run during a drip. You can walk around if you need to, but find a comfortable spot and sit down for most of it.
Will the nurse need my attention the whole time?
No. The nurse only needs you while the IV is going in. After that, a lot of our clients work through their drip, and it is exactly like a normal visit. They are just less talkative with the nurses and mind their own business.
How to book a working IV with Key Basis IV
Pick your drip from the drip menu, then book online for a time that fits around your meetings. Call or text us at 305-998-0047 if you would rather tell us your schedule first. A registered nurse from our own team comes to your home, hotel or office and sets you up where you work.
The membership is $80 a month with no sign up fee. Members get 50% off every IV. If you are not a member yet, you can get 50% off by joining. For members, the $39 telehealth exam is complimentary and we cover the nurse's parking or valet.
