Rh factor and ABO incompatibility

Rh factor and ABO incompatibility

Contributor(s):
Robins, M. Moreno, 1931-
Brigham Young University. College of Nursing.
Publication:
[Provo, Utah] : The University : [for sale by its Dept. of Learning Resource Centers], 1975
Language(s):
English
Format:
Moving image
Subject(s):
Blood Group Incompatibility
Erythroblastosis, Fetal
Infant, Newborn, Diseases
Prenatal Diagnosis
Abstract:
The purpose of this presentation is to describe Rh and ABO incompatibility. This objective is achieved with the aid of clinical subjects, charts, diagrams, and photographs. The history of the disease is reviewed first. Three diseases as described by ancient physicians are discussed and related to hemolytic disease of the newborn as we know it today. These include hydrops fetalis, icterus gravis neonatorum, and anemia pallida. Rh genetically related antigens are discussed, and the pathophysiology of Rh incompatibility is described in detail. The diagnosis of Rh incompatibility is achieved prenatally with blood typing of the mother and father, evaluation of maternal antibodies, and amniocentesis. At birth, the Coombs tests and hemoglobin and bilirubin determinations are performed on the infant. Treatment modalities such as intrauterine transfusion, early delivery, phlebotomy, phototherapy, and exchange transfusion are discussed. The prevention of Rh incompatibility through the use of anti-D gamma globulin is discussed briefly. The program then focuses on the problem of ABO incompatibility. The pathogenesis and incidence of this incompatibility are described, and the clinical picture is compared to that of an Rh incompatibility. ABO incompatibility is the result of mother and baby having different blood types and can often result in jaundice. Detailed explanations are given as to why this might occur and how to detect it as early as possible. Recently, amniocentesis has become a reliable and relatively harmless method of early detection. ABO incompatibility is usually less severe than Rh incompatibility, but both need medical attention.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
047 min.
Color:
Color
Sound:
Sound
Credits:
M. Moreno Robins.
Technique:
Other
NLM Unique ID:
7602877A (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
31642799
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/7602877A