Episode 40 - On The Wards: The Antibodies of Wrath | IVIG and Rituximab Reactions

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IVIG & Rituximab – both involve Antibodies – and both can lead to infusion reactions that you may be called to as a junior doctor. But where do these antibodies even come from? Why are we even giving these treatments? What are you meant to do when called to review the patient? Head back to the wards, get your cheese ready and welcome back consultant haematologist Dr Alison Chandler to the pod to teach us about infusion reactionsTimestamps:0:53 - Yes, Nick is having a stroke3:58 - Intro to IVIg and Rituximab5:22 - What is IVIg?6:46 - Where does IVIg come from9:54 - Types of IVIg13:58 - Indications for IVIg19:17 - Administering IVIg21:28 - Acute IVIg reactions29:47 - Delayed IVIg reactions32:31 - IVIg summary33:36 - Intro to Rituximab35:39 - Indications for Rituximab40:45 - Rituximab Reactions50:29 - Rituximab SummarySupport the showCheck out show notes, additional references and (sometimes) extra content at www.bloodyminded.com.au

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