Let's crack open the toolbox!

02/01/2023 54 min Episodio 15
Let's crack open the toolbox!

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Episode Synopsis

This week we're going to summarize all the tools we've discussed for alloimmunization and HDFN. We’re going to use case scenarios to walk through the individual diagnosis, management, surveillance, and treatment, followed by delivery and the neonatal course for each. Dr. Moise takes us through three different case scenarios - mild, moderate, and severe. See below for timestamps and some reference information! 2:57     Case 1 - 'Mild' Disease - First affected pregnancy with a low titer  14:45   Case 2 – ‘Moderate’ Disease – Subsequent pregnancy with a moderate titer 32:47   Case 3 – ‘Severe’ Disease – Subsequent pregnancy with high titer or early need for IUTs   MCA MoM Score Calculators: Barcelona calculator: https://medicinafetalbarcelona.org/calc/ Select “Anemia” then “Cerebral Doppler” Perinatology: https://perinatology.com/calculators/MCA.htm IUT Blood Volume Formulas IVT = volume of donor blood (78-80% hct) to raise the fetal hct 10 points = 0.02 x EFW (in grams) IPT = (GA (in weeks)) – 20 x 10