A Journey Through PID - IRT and primary immunodeficiency

Immunology Nurse specialists Petine White (Starship Hospital) and Abbey Kingston-Burke (Wellington Hospital) discuss immunoglobulin (Ig) replacement therapy, an antibody treatment derived from blood plasma. Outlining the collecting, processing, and purifying Ig from healthy donors. The two main administration methods, intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous (SCIG) immunoglobulin, are explained, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. The choice of IV or SCIG depends on individual patient needs and preferences. The presenters share their approach to training patients on SCIG administration and discuss potential injection site reactions.