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I worked as a paramedic on the busy streets Appointments can usually happen within two
of Las Vegas for seven years, when realized a hours after calling to make a reservation, and
need in the healthcare system. There were too the service itself takes up to an hour. People
many people — tourists and locals alike — that can call or text 702.850.0732 to make an
were calling 911 for the wrong reason. We were appointment or ask any questions they may
getting called out to people who were drunk, have.
hungover or dehydrated – people who didn’t
We’d be remiss if we didn’t ask: What are
necessarily fit the criteria of an “emergency,”
signs that a person needs to go to seek
however they didn’t know another way.
medical services versus an infusion?
ReSquared Medical allows people to take
care of themselves without having to call 911. The IM (intramuscular) shots are beneficial
Most of the services a hospital provides we can for people who are dehydrated, in a time
offer in the comfort of their own room, for a crunch and just need a little pick me up. Our
fraction of the time and cost. Most people feel B12 injection shots take a minute, and you
better within the hour of treatment, which is get sustained natural energy for three to five
beneficial when your time is valuable. Why not days. Our IV infusions have a combination of
feel better and get your week back? vitamins, medicine and supplements in a liter
of saline, which is slowly infused into the body.
Why might ReSquared Medical be important This is for people who need a full body reset
to know about during convention time? – are hungover, jetlagged, exhausted, have
food poisoning, etc. Our staff is comprised
People don’t realize that whenever you come of certified nurses and paramedics that have
to Vegas, you’re prone to get what we call years of experience recognizing the signs
“Vegas Syndrome” — which means people come that someone maybe experiencing a medical
here, don’t sleep, eat rich foods, drink way emergency.
more than necessary and put their bodies in
so much transitional shock that after a couple With all that being said, every person
days it’ll give out. undergoes a consultation prior to an infusion.
There the healthcare professional can ask
I know AEE is especially hard because it’s in questions, take vitals and make a decision
the middle of other holidays and conventions. whether you fit the criteria to benefit from IV
After a few weeks of drinking and partying, it’s therapy or need to be referred to the hospital.
no wonder why people get completely wiped If you feel like you need to go to the hospital,
out by the end. Hell, I remember having to sleep our services do not substitute for emergency
an extra week after some of the conventions medical care.
just to get back to feeling normal.
Again, people are welcome to call
Getting an IV infusion is the quickest and 702.850.0732 for advice and to find out what
easiest way to refuel your body and get back may be the best route to take.
to feeling normal – or, to be able to party like a
rockstar and still get your work done the next
Erika Chan is a sex positive people watcher
morning.
(and writer). Email her at erika@ynotcam.com.
What specific services will you be offering
during convention time? Reprinted courtesy of YNot

Services will be available 24/7 throughout
the convention, as well as for people coming
to town before and staying after. Every service
is different, however cost roughly averages to
$150 – $250 per service, which includes travel
cost, consultation, infusion and additional
medicine/supplements.

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