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Tips and FAQs About Ordering and Organizing Infusion Supplies

30. September 2025 Candy Finley Infusion Basics, Nursing Support (0)

Discover best practices to keep you and your patient prepared and organized for infusion day. The most important thing you will need in the home as a field nurse are proper supplies. If anything is missing, it may delay the infusion or cause it to be rescheduled. Nufactor provides all ancillary supplies a nurse needs to complete an infusion except for a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and thermometer, which are to be provided by the nurse. Upon start of care (SOC), the pharmacy will send a small quantity of extra supplies in a labeled back up kit. This helps to ensure the infusion can be completed if extra supplies are needed unexpectedly. The back up kit also contains items that may only be needed in specific situations such as rate flow tubing or N95 masks. If ordered, an anaphylaxis kit is also provided at SOC. [More]

Psycho-social Considerations of Patients Receiving Home Infusion of Immune Globulin

6. November 2017 Jean McCaslin Infusion Basics, IVIG Essentials (0)

By Jean McCaslin, RN, IgCN.

In every aspect of medical care, a patient-centric approach is invaluable. Each healthcare discipline must take into consideration each patient’s holistic need when undertaking a plan of care; psycho-social needs are particularly critical. Patients receiving immune globulin (IG) oftentimes are newly diagnosed with a chronic or debilitating disorder and experience adverse feelings. Care partners or family members may be equally affected by the diagnosis and prescribed treatment modalities. [More]