Subcutaneous immunoglobulin replacement therapy: Ensuring success

M. Elizabeth M. Younger; William Blouin; Carla Duff; Kristin Buehler Epland; Elyse Murphy; Debra Sedlak

doi:10.1097/NAN.0000000000000087

Subcutaneous immunoglobulin replacement therapy: Ensuring success

M. Elizabeth M. Younger, William Blouin, Carla Duff, Kristin Buehler Epland, Elyse Murphy, Debra Sedlak

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Abstract

Subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIg) infusions are an option for patients requiring immunoglobulin therapy. Nurses are uniquely positioned to advocate for patients and to teach them how to successfully manage their infusions. The purpose of this review is to describe SCIg therapy and to provide teaching instructions as well as creative tips to ensure treatment success.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	70-79
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of Infusion Nursing
Volume	38
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/NAN.0000000000000087
State	Published - Jan 13 2015

Keywords

SCIg therapy
patient education
primary immunodeficiency disease

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Nursing(all)

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