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Infusion Nursing Notes by Nufactor provides education, resources and support to promote successful patient therapy within the infusion nursing community.

This Infusion Nursing Notes blog is published by Nufactor. Since 1999, Nufactor continues to provide specialty products and care for infusion patients in the chronic illnesses community, while addressing the problems of availability, affordability and safety in patient care. Our Infusion Nursing Notes blog brings you timely topics from SCIG / IVIG infusion side effects as well as specialty injectable and infusible therapies for patients with chronic conditions. We provide informational articles on diseases dependent upon these treatments, guides and other resources to managing the safety and health of patients. Our blog is a dedicated resource to connecting infusion nurses with the information and support they need to better care for the patients they serve.

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Nufactor Nursing Notes Anaphylaxis Protocols in Home Infusions

Anaphylaxis Protocols in Home Infusions: Safety Guidelines for Nurses

  • Infusion Basics, Nursing Support
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.

Tips and FAQs About Ordering and Organizing Infusion Supplies

  • Infusion Basics, Nursing Support
Nufactor's Clinical Nurse Educator shares tips for infusion nurses on ordering, tracking, and organizing supplies — including anaphylaxis kit checks — for infusion day.

Managing Infusion Side Effects – Who to Call and When

  • IVIG Essentials
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.

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

  • Infusion Basics, Nursing Support
Providing clear and concise information for patients receiving subcutaneous immune globulin (SCIG) therapy, is of utmost importance.

HYQVIA® 10% — Learn About Expanded FDA-Approval for Treating PIDD and CIDP

  • Nursing Support
HYQVIA® [Immune Globulin Infusion 10% (Human) with Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase] Solution, for subcutaneous administration was first FDA-approved in 2014 for primary immunodeficiency (PIDD) in adults.

Hizentra® 20% Prefilled Syringe Administration: Best Practices and Administration Guidelines

  • Infusion Basics, Nursing Support
The introduction of Hizentra® PFS for the treatment of patients with immunodeficiency and other disorders has simplified the infusion process for patients and caregivers. The more convenient method may promote compliance and contribute to better health outcomes.

Meet the Nufactor Infusion Nursing Notes Team

Our team of experts are here to answer your questions and provide helpful information and advice regarding the use and administration of IG products.

Nufactor Nursing Notes Author Michelle Greer

Michelle Greer, RN, IgCN

Executive Vice President, Sales
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Nufactor Nursing Notes Author Amy Ehlers

Amy Ehlers, BS, PharmD, CSP, IgCP

Senior Vice President, Clinical Services
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Nufactor Nursing Notes Author Sam Mihelich

Sam Mihelich, PharmD, IgCP, CSP

Clinical Programs Director
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Nufactor Nursing Notes Author Candy Finley

Candy Finley, RN, IgCN

Clinical Nurse Educator
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Nufactor Nursing Notes Author Leanne Edwards

Leanne Edwards, BSN, RN, IgCN, OCN

Clinical Nurse Educator
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Nufactor Nursing Notes Author Marianna Herrera

Marianna Herrera, BSN, RN, IgCN

Clinical Nurse Educator
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