Isoimmunization Flashcards
WHat is the formation of maternal antibodies?
Isoimmunization
What is the most common antigen involved in sioimmunization?
Rh specifically the D antigen
Patients with the D antigen are what?
Rh D-positive
When does isoimmunization occur?
Rh D-negative woman is pregnant with a fetus that is Rh D-positive. Can cause an antibody response against fetal RBCs
What characterizes isoimmunization?
hemolysis
bilirubin release
anemia
How much blood is sufficient to cause isoimmunization?
Less than 0.1 mL of Rh d-positive blood
Is IgG the first or secondary antibody response?
Secondary
What is the combination of fluid accumulation in at least 2 extravascular compartments called?
Hydrop fetalis
How do you diagnose isoimmunization?
Test for antibodies
The higher the titer, the more significant the antibody response
What do you do if fetal anemia or hydrophic changes are found?
Cordocentesis of percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS) to measure direct fetal HCT
How do you evaluate fetal anemia?
Amniotic fluid assessment of bilirubin levels
Loo for hydropic changes
Measure blood viscosity of MCA (will have increased flow)
How do you manage isoimmunity?
Direct transfusion under US guidance of antigen-negative rbc’s to the fetus (want HCT >30%)
What can you give for prevention of isoimmunization?
GIve RhoGAM or Rhophylac to all RhD-neg women at 28 weeks and w/i 72 hours of delivery
What is a test that can identify fetal erythrocytes in materal circulation and the appropriate dose of Rh immunoglobulin to be administered.
Kelihauer-Betke test
WHat is a test that can be used to determine if the patient has received sufficient antibody.
Indirect Coombs test (positive means the dosage was adequate)