Isoimmunization
APGO Educational Objectives
Rationale: The problem of fetal hemolysis from maternal D isoimmunization has decreased in the past few decades. Awareness of the red cell antigen-antibody system Is important to help further reduce the morbidity and mortality from isoimmunization.
The student will demonstrate a knowledge of the following:
- Red blood cell antigens
- Use of immunoglobulin prophylaxis during pregnancy
- Clinical circumstances under which
- isoimmunization is likely to occur
- Methods used to determine maternal isoimmunization and severity of fetal involvement
Presentation
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