Hydrops fetalis and Rh incompatibility

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hemolytic anemia in pregnant woman results from ___________ produced in response to maternal-fetal blood group incompatibility

IgG Ab

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hydrops fetalis occurs when htc and Hb drops to

15%

5g/dl

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result of hydrops fetalis is anemia and extravasation of fluid where?

peritoneal cavity, pleural cavity, pericardium

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fetus with hydrops is born with what?

hemolytic anemia

hypoxia

acidosis

intrauterine death

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US signs of hydrops fetalis

increased liver v., thickened placenta, cardiomegaly

signs of anemia - increased fetal blood velocity

fluid accumulation

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echo-doppler sign in hydrops fetalis baby

centralization of circulation (from anemia)

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_______is the only invasive dg procedure that ensures fetal blood type, assesses anemia and can provide intraurerine therapy to hydrops fetalis baby

cordocentesis

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when can you do cordocentesis to dg hydrops fetalis

18-19w

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how to screen a pregnant woman with history of hydrops fetalis baby

chordocentesis as early as possible in future pregnancies + in utero transfusion

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prophylaxis of isoimmunization for hydrops fetalis

  • first trimester screning - maternal blood type, Rh

  • anti D atc screening (indirect coombs)