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Practice Guideline
. 2021 Feb;152(2):144-147.
doi: 10.1002/ijgo.13459. Epub 2021 Jan 9.

FIGO/ICM guidelines for preventing Rhesus disease: A call to action

Gerard H A Visser  1   2 , Trude Thommesen  2   3 , Gian Carlo Di Renzo  2 , Anwar H Nassar  1 , Steven L Spitalnik  2 ; FIGO Committee for Safe Motherhood, Newborn Health
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Practice Guideline

FIGO/ICM guidelines for preventing Rhesus disease: A call to action

Gerard H A Visser et al. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2021 Feb.

Abstract

The introduction of anti-Rh(D) immunoglobulin more than 50 years ago has resulted in only a 50% decrease in Rhesus disease globally owing to a low uptake of this prophylactic approach. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, International Confederation of Midwives, and Worldwide Initiative for Rhesus Disease Eradication have reviewed current evidence regarding the utility of anti-Rh(D) immunoglobulin. Taking into account the effectiveness anti-Rh(D), the new guidelines propose adjusting the dose for different indications and prioritizing its administration by indication.

Keywords: Anti-D immunoglobulin; FIGO; Guidelines; International Confederation of Midwives; Prophylaxis; Rhesus disease; Worldwide Initiative for Rhesus Disease Eradication.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have no conflicts of interest.

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