I would keep the bag too - as evidence - you dont know what may happen down the line - as Mrs D Said..... and again, contact those concerned.


ALso, the nurses try to hurry the home infusions because they want to get along on their schedules - again - the doctor sets the rate - not the nursing agency...... you need to mention that to your doctor too... it is not true that side effects only happen the first time - there is a chance of going into shock that is high with every the beginning of each infusion which is why they usually run it a bit slower at first and why with every infusion you get benadry and pain killers, to try to prevent side effects all thru the infusion - which can be made worse if the nurse tries to run too fast..... they are not following your doctors instructions and he set up the rate for Alan, not to accomodate the nurse.... they are trying to make their day shorter.... Alan is the patient and instructions are made by the doctors, NOT the nurses.......

Melody in a few days it will have the date on the post. After it passes the today and yesterday stage. I really dont know what to look for except any rashes or fever or not feeling well.

As far as another comment from another poster what would men do without wives, there are many men, such as myself, who have to stay on top of things also or else it wont be taken care of.

I also commiserate with you about your son, I am having a lot of problems with my 16 year old and am desperately trying to save him, turn him around. Its heartbreaking.

I would ask of all parties involved about the proper protocol -
of the drs time line infusion orders,
and what is the proper thing to do in case of a leaky IVIG bag?

Get that info in writing if you can.

but I really think the nurse?? did not follow correct procedures with the transferring.
I would think there should be some rules in place for this sort of situation.
she should at least called her office to report and ask how to proceed.

and how do you know that any residue might still be on your sink or counters?
You might ask about the clean up of it also, just to be sure.
I don't know if it could hurt you that way or not .. but..