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Plasma Therapies: Effective COVID-19 Treatments?

21. January 2021 Ronale Tucker Rhodes Disease States (0)

Studies shed light on whether high-dose intravenous immune globulin, convalescent plasma and hyperimmune globulin will be effective therapeutic options for the novel coronavirus. [More]

Standards of Practice

19. November 2020 Marianna Herrera Nursing Support (0)

“I am of certain convinced that the greatest HEROES are those who do their duty in the daily grind of domestic affairs whilst the world whirls as a maddening dreidel.” – Florence Nightingale.

These words resounded in my head when learning about the pioneer of nursing, the great Florence Nightingale. I’ve always taken pride in doing my best, no matter how small or how big my assigned duty was. In becoming a nurse that work ethic increased 10-fold, in my eyes at least. I was now responsible for the care of someone’s mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter! Their lives greatly depended on my care for a certain number of hours in a day and in many occasions the care provided indicated how the patient’s prognosis would be. [More]

Subcutaneous Immune Globulin Supplies and Equipment

13. October 2020 Candy Finley Infusion Basics (0)

Subcutaneous immune globulin (SCIG) administration allows the patient more freedom and control by eliminating the complexity of the process, when compared to intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) administration. [More]

A Word on Neurology

5. March 2020 Jean McCaslin Disease States, Infusion Basics, IVIG Essentials, Neurology (0)

Regardless of the area of specialty any nurse is employed, we all have learned the importance of the holistic approach to patient care. We regularly assess cardiac and respiratory function through monitoring vital signs. We are trained to ask about a history of things like diabetes and high cholesterol. We adjust and adapt medications and work in concert with medical physicians to address these common medical conditions, thus improving our knowledge level in these areas. [More]

Troubleshooting Implanted Ports

23. October 2019 Candy Finley Infusion Basics (0)

As a health care provider in the home setting, you may come across various types of venous access devices, from peripherally inserted catheters for short term or intermittently administered therapies like IVIG and infliximab to centrally placed devices for long-term use, especially if there are venous access problems. [More]

Advantages of Home Infusion for the Nurse

5. September 2019 Marianna Herrera Infusion Basics (0)

According to the National Home Infusion Association (NHIA), there are 1,500 – 2,000 nationwide providers that can administer parenteral infusions in the comfort of a patient’s home. This has provided a great opportunity for the home infusion nursing community. [More]

Intravenous Immune Globulin & Adverse Drug Reaction (ADRs) Management: PART 2: Common Mild to Moderate ADRs

23. July 2019 Joseph DiStefano Infusion Basics, IVIG Essentials (0)

PART 2: Intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) is safe and effective treatment for a variety of medical conditions. Overall IVIG is well-tolerated in most patients. However, it is not without adverse drug reactions (ADRs), ranging from mild to severe. [More]

Intravenous Immune Globulin & Adverse Drug Reaction (ADRs) Management: PART 1: Boxed Warnings & Serious ADRs

16. July 2019 Joseph DiStefano Infusion Basics, IVIG Essentials (0)

PART 1: Intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) is safe and effective treatment for a variety of medical conditions. Overall IVIG is well-tolerated in most patients. However, it is not without adverse drug reactions (ADRs), ranging from mild to severe. [More]

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