Great opp? Medical: Mobile IV Service

[MJ DeMarco]

So I've been sick in bed for the last 5 days (non COVID, likely the flu) and it was probably the worst I felt in my life. First, I rarely get sick. Second, I vomited several times which for me is unusual -- in my 52 years of life on this planet, I've only vomited 2 times due to sickness. Now it is 3.

As my 4th day of sickness continued, followed by the worst night of my life with zero sleep, I was thinking about going to the ER as I clearly needed an IV infusion. However I was hesitant as I was extremely weak with dizziness, didn't feel like waiting X hours, and I didn't want to expose myself to a high-Covid risk environment. I was extremely dehydrated with an insatiable thirst. Problem was, I was nauseous and could not keep any water down ... in other words, the more water I drank, the worse I felt. The less water I had, the more thirsty I got, and quite frankly, I think I started getting delirious.

Anyhow, I feel pretty good today and I feel it is thanks to a relative new business that probably isn't available in your area: The Medical Mobile IV service.

Instead of going to the ER, I was able to find a mobile IV service that got to my house in under an hour. (Serendipity: When I called, they were already doing an IV in my town).

A nurse visited my home, needled me into an IV and gave me a variety of infusions, from vitamins to anti-nausea and anti-inflammatory meds. Within an hour, I felt better. Better, I was able to get a full night of sleep.

Today, I feel better. Not normal, but better.

Anyhow, the young lady who did my IV said the business was pretty new (started in April) and that she now works there full time due to the growth. She said the growth has been all word of mouth (productocracy anyone??) and it was started by an ER doctor who knew people always went to the ER for IVs for non-emergency situations (like mine). She also said that many of their customers are not fighting illness, but athletes and people who just do it for preventative measures. (Repeat customers anyone??)

While this isn't a *new* business and I haven't really examined any potential value skewing opportunities, this clearly is a business with a STRONG VALUE PROPOSITION. And strong value props have productocracy potential.

My infusion cost about $200. To me, it was worth thousands. And it SAVED me thousands and a trip to the ER. (Which would have cost me $3K anyway).

If you're in the medical field (doctor, nurse, etc.) and are looking for a potential opportunity, a mobile IV service might be something to examine. It would also be a good franchising model as I'm sure a few already exist.

Also, if you're not feeling well or need an edge in athletics, it might be worth your investigation to try an IV service, either mobile or brick and mortar (there are locations you can go to as well).

I hope this thread/post helps someone, in business, or health, or better, both!
~MJ

 

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[MJ DeMarco]

Have another IV coming today, turns out they do a lot of COVID patients. I been feeling a lot better, the fever is nearly gone but I’m not sure when this fatigue is going away. Perhaps that is partly because it’s been years since I spent 4 days in bed laying around doing nothing.

Outside of the tiredness, everything has been normal on me for the last 48 hours, normal pulse ox, normal BP, normal heart rate, no cough, no soreness, no congestion, no loss of appetite, no loss of taste or smell.

I’m still testing positive so I don’t want to fool myself and think it’s over, and then proceed to overwork myself and slide back to a fever or something worse.

 

[Iwokeup]

So I've been sick in bed for the last 5 days (non COVID, likely the flu) and it was probably the worst I felt in my life. First, I rarely get sick. Second, I vomited several times which for me is unusual -- in my 52 years of life on this planet, I've only vomited 2 times due to sickness. Now it is 3.

As my 4th day of sickness continued, followed by the worst night of my life with zero sleep, I was thinking about going to the ER as I clearly needed an IV infusion. However I was hesitant as I was extremely weak with dizziness, didn't feel like waiting X hours, and I didn't want to expose myself to a high-Covid risk environment. I was extremely dehydrated with an insatiable thirst. Problem was, I was nauseous and could not keep any water down ... in other words, the more water I drank, the worse I felt. The less water I had, the more thirsty I got, and quite frankly, I think I started getting delirious.

Anyhow, I feel pretty good today and I feel it is thanks to a relative new business that probably isn't available in your area: The Medical Mobile IV service.

Instead of going to the ER, I was able to find a mobile IV service that got to my house in under an hour. (Serendipity: When I called, they were already doing an IV in my town).

A nurse visited my home, needled me into an IV and gave me a variety of infusions, from vitamins to anti-nausea and anti-inflammatory meds. Within an hour, I felt better. Better, I was able to get a full night of sleep.

Today, I feel better. Not normal, but better.

Anyhow, the young lady who did my IV said the business was pretty new (started in April) and that she now works there full time due to the growth. She said the growth has been all word of mouth (productocracy anyone??) and it was started by an ER doctor who knew people always went to the ER for IVs for non-emergency situations (like mine). She also said that many of their customers are not fighting illness, but athletes and people who just do it for preventative measures. (Repeat customers anyone??)

While this isn't a *new* business and I haven't really examined any potential value skewing opportunities, this clearly is a business with a STRONG VALUE PROPOSITION. And strong value props have productocracy potential.

My infusion cost about $200. To me, it was worth thousands. And it SAVED me thousands and a trip to the ER. (Which would have cost me $3K anyway).

If you're in the medical field (doctor, nurse, etc.) and are looking for a potential opportunity, a mobile IV service might be something to examine. It would also be a good franchising model as I'm sure a few already exist.

Also, if you're not feeling well or need an edge in athletics, it might be worth your investigation to try an IV service, either mobile or brick and mortar (there are locations you can go to as well).

I hope this thread/post helps someone, in business, or health, or better, both!
~MJ

This exact service is part of the business model that’s launching in the next 2 to 3 weeks from my clinic

 

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[SteveO]

Really useful in the US. However, I don’t see much potential in other countries where free healthcare exists.

Glad you’re feeling better.

Does free equal good/ convenient?

 

[MJ DeMarco]

Unforuntately, I've had to call in these guys again as I've been in bed for the last 48 hours with some type of fever. Already feel a bit better.

Don't think it's Covid, but who knows. I got a test here which I'll use if it gets worse. It's a little unnverving for me as I'm rarely sick, but since I moved to a colder climate, I've already gotten sick twice.

Well I tested positive for COVID, thus far I’m extremely fatigued with a moderate fever, I probably won’t be around for the next few days as I stay in bed. No other symptoms, I can smell and taste!

 

[GIlman]

Have another IV coming today, turns out they do a lot of COVID patients. I been feeling a lot better, the fever is nearly gone but I’m not sure when this fatigue is going away. Perhaps that is partly because it’s been years since I spent 4 days in bed laying around doing nothing.

Outside of the tiredness, everything has been normal on me for the last 48 hours, normal pulse ox, normal BP, normal heart rate, no cough, no soreness, no congestion, no loss of appetite, no loss of taste or smell.

I’m still testing positive so I don’t want to fool myself and think it’s over, and then proceed to overwork myself and slide back to a fever or something worse.

Most people test positive for covid for 8-14 days after symptoms first started. This is with the antigen test. People can test positive for upwards of 90 days with PCR.

A positive test doesn’t mean you are infectious or sick still, it means there are detectable proteins (antigen) or RNA (PCR) still around from the infection. After your immune system gets the upper hand and neutralizes the infection, there is a ton of dead viral garbage hanging around that takes quite a while to clear out.

When we got sick over New Years in Mexico (the day we were suppose to fly home) we tested positive by antigen for 8 days after our first positive test. In hindsight we had mild symptoms for a day or two before we did our test. But we were stuck in Mexico so we were also doing 6x a day nasal saline flushes to help clear out all the viral crap to get a negative test so we could return to the USA. Not sure if it made a difference or not.

 

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[Billythekid]

In my town, where are the corpo's exists, the mobile bus operates with hangover injection. You can drink whole weekend, call to they in Monday morning - they'll come to you, gives you the 30min shot and you are like new

 

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[MJ DeMarco]

Unforuntately, I've had to call in these guys again as I've been in bed for the last 48 hours with some type of fever. Already feel a bit better.

Don't think it's Covid, but who knows. I got a test here which I'll use if it gets worse. It's a little unnverving for me as I'm rarely sick, but since I moved to a colder climate, I've already gotten sick twice.

 

[Johnny boy]

Really useful in the US. However, I don’t see much potential in other countries where free healthcare exists.

Glad you’re feeling better.

nothings free pal

 

[Gabbe18]

I love this idea! I love when entrepreneurs start businesses like this and create great value! Extremely inspirational.

 

[eramart]

The idea is certainly nice, but being from a medical family, I think that there are a lot of things that can go wrong with this, especially with inexperienced/cheaper staff. Maybe someone with medical background can comment on this?

 

[Jessica Reid]

So I've been sick in bed for the last 5 days (non COVID, likely the flu) and it was probably the worst I felt in my life. First, I rarely get sick. Second, I vomited several times which for me is unusual -- in my 52 years of life on this planet, I've only vomited 2 times due to sickness. Now it is 3.

As my 4th day of sickness continued, followed by the worst night of my life with zero sleep, I was thinking about going to the ER as I clearly needed an IV infusion. However I was hesitant as I was extremely weak with dizziness, didn't feel like waiting X hours, and I didn't want to expose myself to a high-Covid risk environment. I was extremely dehydrated with an insatiable thirst. Problem was, I was nauseous and could not keep any water down ... in other words, the more water I drank, the worse I felt. The less water I had, the more thirsty I got, and quite frankly, I think I started getting delirious.

Anyhow, I feel pretty good today and I feel it is thanks to a relative new business that probably isn't available in your area: The Medical Mobile IV service.

Instead of going to the ER, I was able to find a mobile IV service that got to my house in under an hour. (Serendipity: When I called, they were already doing an IV in my town).

A nurse visited my home, needled me into an IV and gave me a variety of infusions, from vitamins to anti-nausea and anti-inflammatory meds. Within an hour, I felt better. Better, I was able to get a full night of sleep.

Today, I feel better. Not normal, but better.

Anyhow, the young lady who did my IV said the business was pretty new (started in April) and that she now works there full time due to the growth. She said the growth has been all word of mouth (productocracy anyone??) and it was started by an ER doctor who knew people always went to the ER for IVs for non-emergency situations (like mine). She also said that many of their customers are not fighting illness, but athletes and people who just do it for preventative measures. (Repeat customers anyone??)

While this isn't a *new* business and I haven't really examined any potential value skewing opportunities, this clearly is a business with a STRONG VALUE PROPOSITION. And strong value props have productocracy potential.

My infusion cost about $200. To me, it was worth thousands. And it SAVED me thousands and a trip to the ER. (Which would have cost me $3K anyway).

If you're in the medical field (doctor, nurse, etc.) and are looking for a potential opportunity, a mobile IV service might be something to examine. It would also be a good franchising model as I'm sure a few already exist.

Also, if you're not feeling well or need an edge in athletics, it might be worth your investigation to try an IV service, either mobile or brick and mortar (there are locations you can go to as well).

I hope this thread/post helps someone, in business, or health, or better, both!
~MJ

My husband is a Physician... I'm definitely going to share this with him. Very interesting!

 

[MJ DeMarco]

In my town, where are the corpo's exists, the mobile bus operates with hangover injection. You can drink whole weekend, call to they in Monday morning - they'll come to you, gives you the 30min shot and you are like new

Yup, totally forgot about that "market segment" -- instant hangover relief!

My only concern is that the people doing this kind of service would be more like the cheapest clinic, not the best one.

I don't think so... for a nurse, this is a great job that would have a high demand over say, a job at a hospital, a hospice, an oncology operation, or a prison infirmary. And they earn tips.

My nurse even said she loves the job over the one she just left which was a cancer clinic. Also my wife (a nurse) even said it was the type of job she would like to have over everything she has done in the past.

 

[Daniel.]

Yes, not sure of the lady's credentials, but yes, some medical credentials will be needed. Perhaps a RN, or an MA.

You must be an RN (Registered Nurse) you can also be an LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) with an IV-Certification but they're only limited to starting, hanging the fluids, but not certified to actually give the medication, so an RN would still need to be present.

My Wife has been an LVN for years and is actually scheduled to graduate as an RN in a few weeks (excited!)

 

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[SteveO]

It cannot have the same impact as in the US and you know it.
There’s an audience everywhere but not the same as in the US where it makes sense financially for people to pay $200 rather than $3000.

I did not say that it would have the same impact. I did imply that it still may be valid and posed questions that you did not answer. Money is not the only reason that someone may wish to use this service.

 

[MJ DeMarco]

It cannot have the same impact as in the US and you know it.
There’s an audience everywhere but not the same as in the US where it makes sense financially for people to pay $200 rather than $3000.

Having a private nurse come to your home, versus climbing into a car and going to a overcrowded hospital where the "healthcare" is free? I'll take the former.

 

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[GSF]

Well I tested positive for COVID, thus far I’m extremely fatigued with a moderate fever, I probably won’t be around for the next few days as I stay in bed. No other symptoms, I can smell and taste!

Am currently recovering from covid myself, wishing you a speedy recovery and hope you feel better soon.

 

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[Jerma]

Sorry to hear that MJ. I hope you get better soon.

More of a PSA here. Dehydration is no joke. Everybody should have a few Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) powder sticks in their first aid kit. It's cheap and really effective against dehydration. It's basically just sugar, salt and water that you mix together and drink, the recipe is online BUT the solution needs to have right ratio of every elements or it will make it worse.

The biochemist Norbert Hirschhorn discovered it, and it is estimated to have saved over 50 million lives. The man who helped save 50 million lives

 

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[Black_Dragon43]

Have another IV coming today, turns out they do a lot of COVID patients. I been feeling a lot better, the fever is nearly gone but I’m not sure when this fatigue is going away. Perhaps that is partly because it’s been years since I spent 4 days in bed laying around doing nothing.

Outside of the tiredness, everything has been normal on me for the last 48 hours, normal pulse ox, normal BP, normal heart rate, no cough, no soreness, no congestion, no loss of appetite, no loss of taste or smell.

I’m still testing positive so I don’t want to fool myself and think it’s over, and then proceed to overwork myself and slide back to a fever or something worse.

Happy to hear things are going well MJ. COVID is quite a devious illness... in that it can take twists and turns, so your caution here is definitely the right thing to do imo.

After the vaxx (JNJ), I still get fatigued to this day. Almost 1 week now. Must have to do with the spike protein that both the virus and the vaxx create in the body. I just need to sleep earlier and wake up later.

 

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[MJ DeMarco]

Thanks for the update and glad to hear you're feeling so much better.

Out of curiosity, do they come with these IVs in hazmat suits or otherwise take precautions not to be in contact with you?

They wear an N95 mask.

 

[Raoul Duke]

Out of curiosity, do they come with these IVs in hazmat suits or otherwise take precautions not to be in contact with you?

 

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[MTF]

Jokes aside, in my country people working in COVID ambulances do wear them. Not the yellow ones but the white ones but I think they're similar in design.

That's why I was curious if the IV nurses do the same when visiting people considering that masks don't do shit.

 

[MJ DeMarco]

You should take some vitamin D, zinc and magnesium, these supplements are easily found over the counter and have showed great efficacy in boosting the immune system and accelerating the process of healing in adjunction with ivermectin

The IVs (or shots) I've been getting have all this in them, and prior to getting COVID, I was supplementing with these beforehand. Haven't had to reach for the inv3rm3ctin as it seems my experience is winding up to be pretty mild.

Thanks for the tips.

 

[doster.zach]

My infusion cost about $200. To me, it was worth thousands. And it SAVED me thousands and a trip to the ER. (Which would have cost me $3K anyway).

Anywhere you can find value skew against hospitals / established healthcare the margins will exist!

If you're in the medical field (doctor, nurse, etc.) and are looking for a potential opportunity, a mobile IV service might be something to examine. It would also be a good franchising model as I'm sure a few already exist.

Not sure, but would you need to be a registered nurse to do something like this?

 

[MJ DeMarco]

Not sure, but would you need to be a registered nurse to do something like this?

Yes, not sure of the lady's credentials, but yes, some medical credentials will be needed. Perhaps a RN, or an MA.

 

[ValueSystems]

Nice story, it reminds me of the same business in the tv series Billions, in which hedge funds got their traders on IVs for performance enhancement haha

Hope you get better soon, glad it wasn't covid!

 

[Billythekid]

@ValueSystems It works in biggest cities. How can we scale it?

 

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[Private Witt]

I went to an outside event this summer in Oklahoma where it was 102 degrees the whole weekend and by the mid-Sunday the booth with nurses doing this were cranking it in.

 

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[Xav243]

Having a private nurse come to your home, versus climbing into a car and going to a overcrowded hospital where the "healthcare" is free? I'll take the former.

This kind of service, private nurse going to your home is very common where I come from (France) and live now (Belgium)
You can also have doctors coming to your home.
And it is cheap also because you get reimbursed by social services

 

[Black_Dragon43]

Well I tested positive for COVID, thus far I’m extremely fatigued with a moderate fever, I probably won’t be around for the next few days as I stay in bed. No other symptoms, I can smell and taste!

Ouch, wishing you a speedy recovery there MJ! It’s good that sense of smell and taste is there, that was gone in most of my friends and acquaintances who’ve had it, and I think it’s a sign you’re holding the infection at bay.

I chose to get the vax a few days ago to get around the almost complete travel restrictions here (did the JnJ one shot), and it also made me extremely fatigued, much harder to exercise, and I need to sleep sooner than before and sleep longer…

Never caught COVID, I should add, or if I did I must’ve been symptomless.

Get well soon!

 

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