26th February 2024

A 37-year-old postnatal woman is admitted to the gastroenterology ward with a 24-hour history of severe crampy abdominal pain and bloating.

A 37-year-old postnatal woman is admitted to the gastroenterology ward with a 24-hour history of severe crampy abdominal pain and bloating. Her observations are as follows: HR 110, RR 18, SpO2 98% on room air, BP 100/70mmHg. She has a known diagnosis of Crohn’s disease and has frequent admissions due to exacerbations. She is resuscitated appropriately, thereafter the consultant instructs to prepare an intravenous infliximab infusion with plan to continue the immunosuppressant long-term.

Select one option which correctly describes an element of the monitoring required when on infliximab.