Development of an ambulatory infusion protocol for Abatacept

Abstract

The identification of the genetic causes of Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID) has led to recognition of the need for biological medications to treat the autoimmune manifestations that CVID patients with LRBA and CTLA4 deficiency experience. Immunologists have not traditionally used biological medications as treatment in CVID patients and may not be familiar with the use of them. We present the process and protocol as well as a nursing checklist used by the Division of Rheumatology for the use of Abatacept. Statement of novelty: The methodology used to develop the order set and nursing checklist may be applied to other biologic medications as they become available.