Maternal_Fetal_Hemorrhage_RhD_Immune_Globulin_Dosage v.1
Maternal-Fetal Hemorrhage Rh(D) Immune Globulin Dosage Calculates amount of RhIG to be administered to the mother, at the time of delivery, to prevent hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN).
To calculate amount of RhIG to be administered to the mother, at the time of delivery, to prevent hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN).
This dosing tool is intended to assist with calculation, not to provide comprehensive or definitive drug information. Always double-check dosing of any drug and consult a clinical pathologist or pharmacist when necessary. FORMULA Number of RhIG vials = fetal cells/total cells counted × maternal blood volume, mL / 30 mL Then, round to the nearest whole number and add 1.
1. Kennedy, M, Delaney M, Scrape S. Perinatal issues in transfusion practice. In: Fung M, Grossman B, Hillyer C, Westhoff C, eds. Technical Manual.18th ed. Bethesda, MD: AABB; 2014:561–569.
OBSERVATION.blood_volume_calculation.v0, OBSERVATION.maternal_fetal_hemorrhage_rhd_immune_globulin_dosage.v0
