Rho (D) Ig (Rhogam) Flashcards
Give the Shelflife and Storage temp for Rho (D) Ig (Rhogam)
> 3 years at 1-6ºC
What is the recommended dosage of Anti-D in the context of full-term delivery and antenatal administration?
- Full dose of 300 micrograms (ug) of Anti-D, to be administered within 3 days after delivery in the context of full-term delivery and antenatal care
What is the neutralizing capacity of a full dose for fetal-maternal hemorrhage (FMH) in terms of Rho (D) Ig (Rhogam)?
> Neutralize 30ml of whole blood and 15ml of PRBCs in cases of fetal-maternal hemorrhage (FMH).
What is the purpose of Mini Dose (50ug) Anti-D in relation to ectopic rupture and amniocentesis?
- To neutralize 5ml of whole blood or 2.5ml of packed red blood cells (PRBC) in cases of fetomaternal hemorrhage (FMH).
- It is also used for miscarriage.
Give the Indication about Rho (D) Ig (Rhogam)
> Prevention of Rho (D) immunization prevent FDHN
What is the recommended administration schedule for Rho (D) immune globulin (Rhogam) in relation to full-term deliveries?
> The recommended schedule is to administer a full dose of Rho (D) Ig (Rhogam) within 3 days of delivery.
During which trimester does the Anti-natal development occur?
> The third trimester