IVIG

The NAC supports the use of an adjusted body weight calculator to calculate IVIG dosing in adult patients. A recommendation for the use of one single calculator cannot be made until sufficient data is gathered and reviewed. For reference, here are some examples of calculators currently in use:

Nova Scotia - Adjusted Body Weight Calculator with IVIG Dosing in Adults

Ontario - Ideal Body Weight Calculator with IVIG Dosing

Hematology Guidelines

IVIG Hematology Guidelines (abstract)

Neurology Guidelines

IVIG Neurology Guidelines (abstract)

Solid Organ Transplantation Guideline

IVIG Solid Organ Transplantation Guideline (abstract)

Primary Immune Deficiency Guideline

IVIG Primary Immune Deficiency Guideline (abstract)

For additional websites providing guidelines please see “links”.

• Direct Thrombin Inhibitors
• IVIG
• rFVIIa
• Massive Transfusion
• National Blood Shortages Plan
• Prothrombin Complex Concentrates
• S/D Plasma