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Reaction to anti-D immunoglobulin - can we manage it?
- Source :
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Obstetric Medicine (1753-495X) . Mar2009, Vol. 2 Issue 1, p38-39. 2p. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Approximately one in six women are blood group RhD negative and are offered anti-D immunoglobulin prophylaxis to prevent sensitization and decrease the risk of haemolytic disease of the newborn in subsequent pregnancies. It has been thought that anti-D is harmless, but there is a risk of anaphylaxis. We describe a case of a woman with a possible immunological reaction to anti-D in her first pregnancy. A multidisciplinary team managed her second pregnancy, offering her evidence-based advice, where available, so that she could reach an informed decision regarding administration of anti-D or not. Women value individual tailored information rather than a 'one-size-fits-all' approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ANAPHYLAXIS
*PREGNANCY
*NEONATAL diseases
*DRUG administration
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1753495X
- Volume :
- 2
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Obstetric Medicine (1753-495X)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 55817755
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1258/om.2008.080039