Hemolytic Disease of Newborn Flashcards
1
Q
Define extramedullary hematopoiesis
A
Body tries to make blood cells in the liver, often heart fails because it can’t beat fast enough with anemia
2
Q
What a hydrops baby looks like.
A
Swollen, massive edema because liver is not functioning and releasing albumin
3
Q
Worry of long standing or serious jaundice
A
Kernicterus - bilirubin in the brain
4
Q
Kleibauer-Betke test looks at these cells
A
Ratio of mom blood vs. baby
5
Q
Big reason ABO incompatibility is not usually a problem with mother/fetus
A
Most anti-A and anti-B are IgM and cannot cross placenta
6
Q
Treatment options for jauandice
A
Mild: phototherapy
Severe: - total exchange transfusion
