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Managing Infusion Side Effects - Who to Call and When

31. July 2025 Marianna Herrera IVIG Essentials (0)

Timely recognition and communication of side effects during IVIg or SCIG therapy is essential to patient safety and treatment adherence. Reactions vary by patient and can range from mild to severe. As the nurse, you are often the only clinician physically present during infusions—your assessments and communication are critical in managing the patient’s care. If side effects are not managed appropriately and tolerability becomes an issue, the patient may want to stop therapy, which could impact the management of their condition. The following is a guide to help you determine who to call and when. [More]

Practical Strategies for Patients and Caregivers to Minimize Reactions with Subcutaneous Immune Globulin (SCIG)

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

Providing clear and concise information for patients receiving subcutaneous immune globulin (SCIG) therapy, is of utmost importance. SCIG treatments can be life-changing for people with immune deficiencies and autoimmune conditions; localized site reactions are anticipated and generally well-tolerated and should not be considered a contraindication to treatment continuation. In this blog, I will share some practical strategies to help minimize these reactions and hopefully improve the overall experience for patients and caregivers. Typical localized site reactions include but are not limited to burning, itching, redness, swelling, and pain to injection sites. These reactions should minimize over time once the body gets used to the drug. [More]