First Outpatient Infusion

Brett's first outpatient infusion of IgG went well today. I was a little anxious since we were going to have to just sit in the infusion room for hours and try to entertain Brett. He has had 2 or 3 IgG infusions in the past, but all have been inpatient, so I wasn't sure what to expect.

Brett looks a little rough after finally getting the PIV. This was taken at the beginning of the treatment.

We arrived around 9:30am and we finally got around to inserting the peripheral IV line around 11:00. The first attempt was successful but then failed. The second attempt was also successful, and it kept. It was in his right arm, and the "no-no" (Pedi-wrap) is around his arm to cover it. After all that ordeal, Brett was pretty tired and ready for sleep. The room is full of recliners and everyone has their own personal TV, which was pretty cool. I meant to take a picture of the room, but I forgot - so maybe next time. As you can see, we are not in a recliner- we got an adult size gurney. Brett was ready for a nap when the infusion actually started around 11:30. The nurses helped make us comfortable. We slept for 2 hours, and the infusion was done! And unexpected treat for me!

I am praying (and making lots of calls) that we get on the Operating Room schedule soon and have a central line put in before his next infusion so that he will not have the trauma of the attempted venous access again. His next infusion is scheduled for October 19.