An intravenous medication which provides additional antibodies in the blood to help ward off infections. In the hospital the patient will receive a dose every 2 weeks. After discharge the patient will receive gammaglobulin every 4 weeks until his or her ability to fight infection returns to normal. Sucralfate An oral medication that helps to prevent irritation of the stomach and intestines. Sodium bicarbonate An oral mouth wash that helps reduce the development of mouth sores and infection.
Sodium fluoride An oral supplement to help maintain healthy teeth.
Therefore, if you want to be with the patient during those times you must be in the room before rounds begin and remain in the room until rounds are completed. This is done in order to preserve confidentiality. Generally, only 2 visitors in the patient's room are permitted at any time. Parents must notify the nurse that the child needs to be screened. Children under 12 cannot visit inside the transplant room until the ANC is greater than 500 for three consecutive days.