title: Subcutaneous administration of immunoglobulin.
abstract: Subcutaneous infusion of immunoglobulin has emerged as an alternative administration method for both children and adults. It is well tolerated, safe, clinically efficacious, and appreciated by patients. This article provides an overview of subcutaneous immunoglobulin administration advantages and disadvantages, the administration procedure, the potential side effects, patient education, and documentation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. kirmse.jane@may.edu
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kirmse
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004282:Documentation; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007155:Immunologic Factors / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D040521:Subcutaneous Tissue
chemical_list: D007136:Immunoglobulins; D007155:Immunologic Factors