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(O36.1) Maternal care for other isoimmunization
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3 356 773 in individuals diagnosis maternal care for other isoimmunization confirmed
Diagnosis maternal care for other isoimmunization is diagnosed Women are 99.92% more likely than Men
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0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis maternal care for other isoimmunization
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease maternal care for other isoimmunization - Men aged 0 and Women aged 25-29
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 55-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 10-54
Disease Features maternal care for other isoimmunization
Absence or low individual and public risk
Maternal care for other isoimmunization - what does this mean
Maternal isoimmunization occurs when a pregnant woman's immune system produces antibodies that attack her fetus's red blood cells, causing anemia and other serious complications. this is usually caused by a mismatch between the mother and fetus's blood types, and can be prevented by avoiding rh-incompatible pregnancies and by administering rh immune globulin during pregnancy.
What happens during the disease - maternal care for other isoimmunization
Maternal isoimmunization occurs when a pregnant woman develops antibodies to fetal red blood cells due to the presence of a different blood type between the mother and fetus. this can lead to destruction of the fetal red blood cells (hemolysis) and cause anemia in the fetus, which can lead to serious complications such as fetal growth restriction, preterm labor, and even death. maternal care for this condition includes monitoring for signs of anemia in the fetus, and if necessary, administering rh immunoglobulin to the mother to reduce the risk of further fetal red blood cell destruction.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a complete medical history of the mother.
- Perform a physical examination of the mother.
- Perform laboratory tests to detect any potential antibodies.
- Perform a fetal ultrasound to detect any signs of the disease.
- Perform a fetal echocardiogram to detect any abnormalities in the fetal heart.
- Perform a fetal blood test to detect any potential antibodies.
- Perform a maternal serum screening test to detect any potential antibodies.
- Perform a cordocentesis to detect any potential antibodies.
- Perform a Doppler ultrasound to detect any potential placental abnormalities.
- Perform a amniocentesis to detect any potential antibodies.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the risk of complications due to isoimmunization
- Identify and monitor maternal and fetal blood type
- Provide appropriate antenatal care to monitor maternal and fetal health
- Administer Rh immunoglobulin to the mother at 28 weeks of gestation
- Perform regular ultrasounds to monitor fetal growth
- Administer appropriate antibiotics to the mother to prevent infection
- Perform cord blood sampling to monitor fetal anemia
- Administer intrauterine transfusions as needed
- Perform regular fetal monitoring
- Deliver the baby by cesarean section if necessary
6 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Maternal care for other isoimmunization - Prevention
Maternal care for other isoimmunization can be prevented by ensuring that pregnant women receive prenatal care, including rh typing and antibody screening during the first trimester. additionally, rh immunoglobulin should be administered to rh-negative women at 28 weeks of gestation and again within 72 hours of delivery of an rh-positive baby.