title: Anaphylaxis. A preventable complication of home infusion therapy.
abstract: The delivery of potent medications in a home setting must be a safe practice for all participants. Home infusion clinicians have a clear responsibility to both the patient and themselves to be knowledgeable regarding all types of reaction responses, and to be able to handle an anaphylactic reaction, should it occur in the home. This responsibility is met by: 1) maintaining educational programs that review and update current emergency protocols; 2) reviewing and understanding emergency drugs, their action, dosage, and usage; and 3) formulating and maintaining an emergency plan of action should a reaction occur during a home infusion. Home care clinicians cannot ignore the potential for danger that exists in I.V. drug administration. They can, however, provide safe, confident care, keeping in mind the danger element and demonstrating the ability to handle an emergency situation when it occurs.
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Moeser
mesh_terms: D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D004630:Emergencies / Q000451:nursing*; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans