Use of a small-gauge needle for intrauterine fetal transfusions.
Intraperitoneal intrauterine fetal transfusions have generally been performed with large-gauge Tuohy needles, which increase the risk of traumatic fetal complications. We feel that this technique can be improved by use of a small-gauge needle and continuous ultrasound visualization. A series of 20 transfusions is presented.
D001805:Blood Transfusion, Intrauterine / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004487:Edema / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles; D011247:Pregnancy; D014463:Ultrasonography