Authors
Mandy Vansandt, DO
Chloe Young, MD
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Oregon Health Sciences University
Portland, Oregon
Primary Audience: Pathologists and Clinical Scientists
Secondary Audience: Residents, Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (Includes all sub-specialty areas), Students, Pathologist Assistants, Laboratory Directors and Educators
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
· distinguish between the etiologies of fetal anemia;
· recognize the indications for Intrauterine Transfusion (IUT);
· explain the procedural steps involved in performing an IUT, including product preparation, technique, and monitoring;
· explain possible complications associated with IUT and discuss factors that increase or decrease such complications; and
· explain the immediate and long-term outcomes following IUT.