Melody,
If Alan's time frame was four hours in the hospital or that is what the doctor said re running the I.V.I.g. that is what you stick to your guns with. You will be the advocate for Alan. When the nurse calls, gives the heads up of the time frame. I agree with what kmeb said, home care tends to increase rates. I also learned the hard way and do not want anyone else to have to deal with that. You may have a great nurse with no problems and I hope that is who shows up at your door. We with prior experiences are just giving you the heads up.I think these nurses have x amount of cases to deal with. Don't let it be your problem, stick with your time frame.
Starting out nice and slow is good, it is not all about starting out, it is about running it at a safe rate and how you finish, Even if pulse, b/p stay stable dont let them crank up that rate.
Good luck with the microwave----cook away. Best wishes.