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Anaphylaxis Protocols in Home Infusions: Safety Guidelines for Nurses

11. November 2025 Marianna Herrera (0)

Home infusion nursing brings the unique responsibility of providing high-quality care outside the traditional clinical environment. In the home setting nurses are a "One Man Team", unlike the hospitals that provide rapid response teams at a push of a button. While serious adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are rare, anaphylaxis can occur suddenly and without warning, requiring immediate recognition and decisive action. Nufactor patients are staffed with nurses who must undergo vetting and skills assessment prior to providing care to patients. This is done to ensure they are fully prepared to not only safely and effectively complete the infusion but also recognize any adverse drug reactions and be prepared to intervene accordingly. [More]

Anaphylaxis Review & Epinephrine Auto-Injectors and Vials

1. March 2017 Joseph DiStefano IVIG Essentials (0)

By Joe DiStefano, RPh.

Anaphylaxis is a severe systemic allergic reaction resulting from exposure to allergens that is rapid in onset and can result in a life-threatening emergency. Severe hypersensitivity reactions and anaphylaxis to immune globulin (IG) are uncommon. Patients with low serum IgA with anti-IgA antibodies are at greater risk.

Anaphylaxis signs usually occur within minutes of exposure to an allergen; sometimes it can occur [More]