Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Electrolyte replacement is medicine, not a party
If the indication is entertainment, we will say no. If the indication is documented deficiency or volume need, we can talk.
IV Hydration & Injectables for Hollywood patients
South Florida IV culture is why we have to write this page carefully.
Electrolyte IV for true need is medicine; for nightlife it is not our psychiatric brand.
Visit flow for IV Hydration & Injectables
Vitals.
Follow-up labs if we are treating deficiency.
Procedure with monitoring.
Consent including evidence limits.
DSM-5-TR framing for IV Hydration & Injectables
Not indicated: heart failure fluid overload.
Not indicated: treating MDD with NAD as monotherapy.
Optional, never required for psych meds.
Patient request after a no.
What we do not do
We would rather lose the drip customer than the medical license.
Oral vitamins are first-line when absorption works.
ER treats unstable dehydration. We do not pretend to be an ER.
What changes if IV Hydration & Injectables is done thoroughly
B12 when deficient.
Vitals and observation.
Infection-control standards.
Screen for overload risk.
Follow-up if you felt worse.
Credentials and method
Clinical decisions for IV Hydration & Injectables are made by Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC (DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC). Pharmacogenetic data (including GeneSight when indicated) can inform medication choice; it never replaces a diagnostic interview.
Crisis care is not provided after hours. IV Hydration & Injectables patients in acute danger are directed to 988 or an emergency department. Ongoing care resumes after medical stabilization.
GeneSight pharmacogenetic testing is available when prior antidepressant trials failed or side effects were limiting. Results are probabilistic, not deterministic.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Emergency equipment access.
Consent.
Aseptic technique.
Follow-up.
Hollywood FAQs for IV Hydration & Injectables
Telehealth IV?
Impossible. Do not trust anyone who says otherwise.
What if I feel worse?
Tell us. ER for emergency symptoms.
Crisis?
988/ER.
Party IV at home?
We do not do that.
Is it required?
No.
Cost?
Discussed before the needle.
Book IV Hydration & Injectables
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for IV Hydration & Injectables. Mention Hollywood so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
If IV Hydration & Injectables is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
Related care
Clinician: Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Last medical review: 2026-09-21.
Florida telehealth psychiatry is available to established and new patients located in Florida at the time of the visit, subject to licensure and clinical appropriateness. An in-person evaluation at the Hollywood office may be recommended when a physical exam, vital signs, or a more complete diagnostic interview is needed.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Always seek care from a qualified clinician for questions about a medical or psychiatric condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department.