Question 1

whats hemolytic disease of newborn?

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Due to vItamIn k def: Due to vitamin k deficiency, newborn baby can have bleeding. That is why all babies receive vit k after birth.

Question 2

what are the tests for hemolytic disease of newborn?

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Several: A blood count, a microscopic exam and something called a coomb's test to measure certain antibodies, a sickle cell test and blood type, are often utilized. Then depending upon the concern there are more specific specialized tests.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: hemolytic disease of newborn?

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HDN: During pregnancy, red blood cells from the unborn baby can cross into the mother's blood through the placenta. Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn occurs when the immune system of the mother sees a baby's red blood cells as foreign and produces antibodies against the baby's red blood cells. These antibodies attack the red blood cells in the baby's blood and cause them to break down too early.

Question 4

what is the treatment for hemolytic disease of newborn?

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Bili lights: Most of the hemolytic disease in the newborn is from ABO incompatability or rh incompatability. Both usually cause some jaundice and if it reaches certain levels the baby is put under the bili lights which helps remove the jaundice and resolve the problem. The hemolytic part usually fizzles out.

Question 5

can you tell me the three classifications of hemolytic disease of the newborn?

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Can you clarify?: The three most common blood group systems to cause hemolytic disease of the newborn are rh (usually d antigen, sometimes others), ABO (more common but less troublesome) and kell, though others can do it as well. Was this your question? If not, please write back.

Question 6

are there any major complications to hemolytic disease of the newborn on the baby?

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Yes: Hemolytic disease of the newborn can result in significant jaundice and/or anemia, either of which may require emergency medical intervention. Even when the jaundice subsides, the infant is at risk for anemia for the first several weeks of life.

Question 7

how often is hemolytic disease of the newborn fatal?

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Depends on form: Decades ago when i started rh hemolytic disease was often fatal during pregnancy & problamatic in newborns. Surviving infants often needed many exchange transfusions & had worrisome futures. Then a treatment called Rhogam came along & has ended that nightmare. In 26 yrs, I have transfused 1-2 ABO babies primarily for late stage anemia but had no fatalities. Rh disease is a problem without rx.

Question 8

please tell me the dangers of hemolytic disease of the newborn (abo)?

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Usually mild: Most of these kids have a brief issue with moderate elevations in bilirubin in the first first few days, but may face anemia days and weeks down the road.I remember a single ABO kid needing a transfusion at 6 weeks when this issue arose in 3 decades as a pediatrician.

Question 9

how can hemolytic disease be prevented in a newborn?

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ABO hemolysis: Hemolysis in newborns due to ABO incompatibility is not preventable, but is manageable under the care of an experienced pediatrician or neonatologist.  For this reason, newborns from mothers with type O blood type or who are Rh- will be screened closely for this condition, as early recognition and intervention is key to successful recovery.

Question 10

if my 2nd son had hemolytic disease of the newborn, what are the chances the rest of my babies will as well?

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Depends: Hemolytic disease of the newborn, which is due to rh or ABO incompatibility, happens when the newborn's blood type is incompatible with the mother's, and the mother has passed antibody to the baby in utero. In ABO disease, the mother must be type o and the baby either a or b. In rh disease, the mother must be rh- and the baby rh+. So, subsequent risk depends on the fetus' blood type.

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