RhD alloimmunization can result from blood transfusion or fetomaternal hemorrhage (FMH). Preventing alloimmunization in childbearing‐age women with FMH via utilization of RhD immunoglobulin (RhIG) is well known; however, there are… Click to show full abstract
RhD alloimmunization can result from blood transfusion or fetomaternal hemorrhage (FMH). Preventing alloimmunization in childbearing‐age women with FMH via utilization of RhD immunoglobulin (RhIG) is well known; however, there are no established protocols for RhD‐mismatched transfusions in emergent or traumatic settings. Here, we describe our hospital protocol for managing RhD negative women who receive RhD positive transfusions.
               
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