Rh & ABO Flashcards
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def of Rh Isoimmunization
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Etiology of Rh Isoimmunization
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Etiology of Rh Isoimmunization
- Any contact () Rh + ve fetal blood & maternal circulation
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Etiology of Rh Isoimmunization
- Blood transfusion of Rh +ve blood to Rh -ve female at any age
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CP of Rh Isoimmunization
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CP of Rh Isoimmunization
- Degrees
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- Congenital hemolytic anemia: Mildest form
- Icterus gravis neonatorum: Commonest form
- Fetal hydrops: Rarest & most severe form
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CP of Rh Isoimmunization
- Icterus gravis neonatorum
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Dx of Rh Isoimmunziation
- US
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Spectrophotometric analysis of AF in Rh Isoimmunization
- Indications
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Fetal Blood Sampling in Rh Isoimmunization
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Fetal Blood Sampling in Rh Isoimmunization
- Aim
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Fetal Blood Sampling in Rh Isoimmunization
- Disadvantages
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Complications of cordocentesis:
- More risky than serial amniocentesis.
- Feto-maternal Hge & consequently, massive ↑↑ in concentration of Abs.
- Thrombosis of umbilical vessels.
- Risk of fetal death (1.5%).
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Neonatal Blood Sampling in Rh Isoimmunization
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Prevention of Rh Isoimmunization
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- Prevention of blood transfusion errors
- Anti-D Ig administration