First Dose Safety and The Allergy: Anaphylaxis Divide
Home infusion providers, in general, take the risk averse path to require first dosing of medications to be provided in what is typically known as a controlled setting. In our presentation we will briefly review the physiological events leading to an allergic or anaphylactic reaction. We then will take this knowledge and apply it to health care settings to bring out some new perspectives on first dosing, and how the Home Infusion industry can evaluate patients to provide easier access to care.
Home infusion providers, in general, take the risk averse path to require first dosing of medications to be provided in what is typically known as a controlled setting. In our presentation we will briefly review the physiological events leading to an allergic or anaphylactic reaction. We then will take this knowledge and apply it to health care settings to bring out some new perspectives on first dosing, and how the Home Infusion industry can evaluate patients to provide easier access to care.
Learning Objectives
Describe the physiology behind both an allergic and an anaphylactic reaction.
Explore reaction protocols across different types of medication administration locations: hospital inpatient infusion, hospital outpatient infusion, prescribers’ office, ambulatory infusion center, and home infusion.
Utilize reaction kit organization methods to instill confidence in the field nursing staff.
Speaker(s)
Scott Shepard PharmD, BCSCP, IGCP
Director- Home Infusion Services
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Christine D'Alessandro BSN, RN
Nurse Manager
Beth Israel Lahey Health
