Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin (SCIg) Equipment Checklist

ASCIA PCC SCIg equipment checklist 202180.6 KB

The following items are required prior to each infusion: 

• Syringe pump (if needed)

• Cool pack, numbing (anaesthetic) cream and adhesive dressing (if needed)

• Giving set – as instructed by your nurse specialist
  (e.g. Neria, High Flo, Butterfly, Softglide) 

• Drawing up needle (Hizentra^® or CUVITRU^®) or vial adapter (Evogam^®)

• Immunoglobulin product (Hizentra^®, Evogam^® or CUVITRU^®)

• Alcohol swabs, cotton wool ball (if needed), surgical tape

• Luer lock syringe

• Sharps bin

• Infusion diary

• Treatment plan (including contact details for ordering equipment and product)

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More information can be found on the ASCIA website www.allergy.org.au/immunodeficiency

ASCIA is the peak professional body of clinical immunology/allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand. 

Whilst this information is based on published literature and expert review, it is not intended to replace advice from a medical practitioner.

Content updated July 2021