10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ISOIMMUNISATION»
Discover the use of
isoimmunisation in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
isoimmunisation and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Ian Donald's Practical Obstetric Problem, 6/e
Isoimmunisation has been defined as the process whereby antibodies are
produced in an individual in response to the injection of antigen from another
individual of the same species (hence the prefix iso), which the recipient lacks.
There are ...
2
Examination Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Michael Flynn Perinatal mortality rate Perinatal mortality due to Rhesus D (RhD)
isoimmunisation before the use of prophylaxis was 15 in 1000, or 4% of perinatal
deaths. Today, the perinatal mortality rate from RhD isoimmunisation is 0.54 in ...
Judith Goh, Michael Flynn, 2011
3
Women's Health: A Core Curriculum
Medical. disorders. in. pregnancy. Edited. by. Martha. Finn. Infections in
pregnancy Michael Humphrey and Ajay Rane Edited by. Hyperemesis
gravidarum Regina Wulf Anaemia Petra Porter Isoimmunisation Louise Kornman
and Helen ...
Martha Finn, Sandra Carr, Vivienne O'Connor, 2005
4
SAQs, MCQs, EMQs and OSCEs for MRCOG Part 2, Second edition: ...
6. Isoimmunisation. Critically appraise prophylaxis against Rhesus (D)
isoimmunisation. (20 marks) A 26-year-old woman is in her first pregnancy with
Rhesus (D) antibodies (32 IU/L) at 26 weeks' gestation. (a) Critically appraise
how you will ...
5
Hutchison's Paediatrics
Early jaundice, secondary to haemolysis from incompatible blood group like Rh
isoimmunisation is a major cause of haemolytic jaundice although the incidence
is declining with anti-D prophylaxis in Rh negative mothers. On the other hand, ...
Gupta Goel, Krishna M. Goel, Devendra K. Gupta, 2012
6
Rapid Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Rhesus. isoimmunisation. DEFINITION Development of Rhesus antibodies in a
Rhesus-negative mother after exposure to Rhesus-positive blood cells (most
commonly RhD antigen). AETIOLOGY A sensitising event exposes a RhD-
negative ...
Misha Moore, Sarah-Jane Lam, Adam R. Kay, 2011
7
Skills for Midwifery Practice
Clampingthe. cordand. Rhesus. isoimmunisation. When thecordis clamped, more
fetal blood remains intheplacenta, increasingthe pressure within the placenta.
Asthe uteruscontracts, the pressure increases further and the surface placental ...
Ruth Johnson, Wendy Taylor, 2010
8
Survival Guide to Midwifery
Effects ofRhD isoimmunisation Destruction of fetal RBCs results in anaemia,
possibly oedema andcongestive cardiac failure. Fetal bilirubin levels also
increase as more red cells are destroyed, with possibleneurological damage as
bilirubin is ...
Diane M. Fraser, Margaret A. Cooper, 2012
9
The Identification and Validation of Neural Tube Defects in ...
... blood-group isoimmunisation Other blood-group isoimmunisation Other blood-
group isoimmunisation NOS Other blood-group isoimmunisation unspecified
Other blood-group isoimmunisation with antenatal problem Other breast disorder
in ...
10
Textbook of Microbiology
The passively administered antibody may prevent isoimmunisation by a negative
feedback mechanism or by afferent inhibition. The recommended practice is to
inject 100-300 |ig of Rh immune IgG to an Rh negative woman immediately after
...
Ananthanarayan And Paniker, 2005
5 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ISOIMMUNISATION»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
isoimmunisation is used in the context of the following news items.
170-kg 'morbidly obese' woman gives birth to perfectly normal and …
Unfortunately, Nikita's husband Harjot's Rh type is positive, thereby increasing the risk of Rh isoimmunisation where the child may be born with ... «India.com, Jun 15»
170 kg morbidly obese woman gives birth to healthy child
Unfortunately, Nikita's husband Harjot's Rh type is positive, thereby increasing the risk of Rh isoimmunisation where the child may be born with ... «The Hans India, Jun 15»
Riley McCrae one of Mater's Miracles
Twenty weeks before Riley was born, he was diagnosed with a potentially fatal condition - Rhesus isoimmunisation. If left untreated, the ... «Brisbane Times, Mar 14»
Rare medical procedure saves 116 babies
“Rh-isoimmunisation occurs when an Rh-negative woman married to a Rh-positive person and carries an Rh-positive baby. The mother forms ... «Chandigarh Tribune, May 11»
Rare surgery rekindles hope for Rh-isoimmunised women
Rh-isoimmunisation occurs to a Rh-negative woman, but married to a Rh-positive husband, carries a Rh-positive baby in her womb. «Times of India, Mar 05»
