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Abstract
Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) remains a significant clinical challenge in neonatal care. This review focuses on the early postnatal management of HDN and synthesizes current evidence-based recommendations to guide healthcare professionals in optimizing outcomes for affected neonates. Key areas of discussion include the diagnosis and monitoring of HDN, the management of hyperbilirubinemia, and the use of immunoglobulin therapy and exchange transfusion and transfusion policy. Practical challenges such as resource limitations, timely diagnosis, and the implementation of standardized protocols are highlighted. The review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest evidence to support clinicians in making informed decisions in the management of HDN.
期刊介绍:
In practical paperback format, each 200 page topic-based issue of Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology will provide a comprehensive review of current clinical practice and thinking within the specialties of obstetrics and gynaecology.
All chapters take the form of practical, evidence-based reviews that seek to address key clinical issues of diagnosis, treatment and patient management.
Each issue follows a problem-orientated approach that focuses on the key questions to be addressed, clearly defining what is known and not known. Management will be described in practical terms so that it can be applied to the individual patient.