title: Controversies in Rh prophylaxis. Who needs Rh immune globulin and when should it be given?
abstract: A summary of the current recommendations for administration of Rh immune globulin after several reproductive events is presented. The risks of failure to administer Rh immune globulin after delivery or abortion, amniocentesis, and massive transplacental hemorrhage are described.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Bowman
mesh_terms: D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous; D000032:Abortion, Therapeutic; D000649:Amniocentesis; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000276:immunology; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000276:immunology; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007518:Isoantibodies / Q000276:immunology; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D012203:Rh Isoimmunization / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012204:Rh-Hr Blood-Group System / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology; D018029:Rho(D) Immune Globulin; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D007136:Immunoglobulins; D007518:Isoantibodies; D012204:Rh-Hr Blood-Group System; D018029:Rho(D) Immune Globulin