Journal of Clinical and Cellular Immunology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9899
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2155-9899
+44 1223 790975
Ilham Youssry
Egypt
Research Article
Detection of Complications Following Intravenous Immunoglobulins Infusion in A Cohort of Egyptian Children
Author(s): Aisha Elmarsafy, Nermeen M Galal, Shrouk M Abdallah and Ilham YoussryAisha Elmarsafy, Nermeen M Galal, Shrouk M Abdallah and Ilham Youssry
Background: Intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) are scarce biological products that are increasingly used in an expanding variety of disorders. Tolerance to infusions is usually well but adverse events, including serious ones have been reported.
Objectives: The study aimed at detection of adverse events following IVIG infusion in relation to preparation, dosing regimen, duration and infusion hours with identification of patients at risk of developing complications.
Material and Methods: An observational study was conducted on a cohort of 55 patients (birth-18 years) who received 62 infusion sessions for different disease conditions over a period of six months. Monitored clinical evaluation and laboratory assessments were done with fol.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9899.1000321