One Bag or Two Bags?

During my training classes on biologic infusions, one of the frequently asked questions is…do you use one bag or two bags when you infuse a biologic agent? 2 bags: After an IV access is established, most nurses directly connect  a primed IV tubing (usually with Normal Saline) to the IV catheter. This is considered the…

Do you have any infections?

I give infusions of a biologic agent, often referred to as an TNF inhibitor to patients with immune mediated inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatis arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and plaque psoriasis. This biologic agent works by inhibiting the actions of a particular cytokine produced by the immune system called Tumor…

Yes, I am IV certified!

I work for a company that provides training programs for nurses or any healthcare professionals involved in the care of patient needing infusion therapy. We offer training programs on various venous access devices and infusion therapies, including biologics and have always described our educational offerings as training programs or continuing education programs. (www.mcvassociates.com) Yet, the…

Hello Bloggers…here I come!

I am an infusion nurse, so I think of myself as a technically inclined widget loving person.  Somehow I have dragged my feet when it comes to blogging! Why?? I am not really sure. I read a lot of blogs written by both personal and professional bloggers. I must admit I have been overly critical…