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Disease States: Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases (PIDDs)

9. September 2022 Jean McCaslin Disease States, Nursing Support (0)

There are greater than 400 forms of Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases (PIDDs) recognized by the International Union of Immunological Societies.1 These rare genetic diseases are chronic, at times debilitating, and often costly per the National Institute of Health (NIH).1 PIDDs are also known as Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI). These can affect anyone regardless of gender, age, or ethnicity. They share a common thread; part of the immune system is missing or not functioning properly. This leads to the hallmark of increased susceptibility to infection; it could involve the sinuses, lungs, skin, ears, throat, spinal cord, brain, urinary tract or intestinal tracts. Physical exam may also identify signs of a PIDD including enlargement of lymph nodes, the liver or spleen. For some, inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune symptoms or blood vessel inflammation could indicate a PIDD. [More]

COVID-19 Infection Prevention Guidance

22. February 2022 Nufactor Administrator Disease States, Nursing Support (0)

With the on-going pandemic and rise of COVID-19 variants, Nufactor® wanted to remind you of and reinforce guidelines, important for patients, household members and nurses to follow to protect everyone. [More]

Primary Immune Deficiency Disorders

9. April 2021 Marianna Herrera Disease States (0)

Primary Immune Deficiency Disorders
By Marianna Herrera, RN, BSN, IgCN, Clinical Nurse Educator - Ap [More]

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]

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]

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