Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Medical, surgical and gynaecological illness complicating pregnancy
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A 20yr old P1L1 with RhD negative pregnancy had a spontaneous vaginal delivery. Her baby is RhD positive. Anti D Ig should be administered within
High-Yield Explanation
* For successful immunoprohylaxis anti D Ig should be given as soon as possible after the sensitizing event but always within 72hours * If not given within 72hours, effo should still be made to give anti D Ig, as a dose given within 9 to 10 dose will offer some protection * Women who is already sensitized should not be given anti D Ig Reference: Greentop guidelines no 22