Intravenous gamma-globulin: clinical applications in pediatric care.
Intravenous gamma-globulin is being used with increasing frequency in the care of children. This article reviews the physiology of the immune system, the pharmacology of intravenous gamma-globulin, and presents four case studies. Administration guidelines, adverse reactions, and appropriate interventions are discussed. A table comparing four commonly used products is presented.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007107:Immune System / Q000502:physiology; D007116:Immunization, Passive; D007153:Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D007223:Infant; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D005719:gamma-Globulins / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology
D005719:gamma-Globulins