Question

A 28-year-old Rh-negative patient delivers an Rh-positive infant. Fetomaternal hemorrhage screen is negative. What postpartum prophylaxis is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Administer Rh immune globulin 300 µg within 72 hours

Answer

No prophylaxis is needed

Answer

Administer Rh immune globulin 50 µg within 72 hours

Answer

Administer Rh immune globulin 100 µg within 24 hours

Answer

Administer IVIG 1 g/kg within 24 hours

Practice question

A 28-year-old Rh-negative patient delivers an Rh-positive infant. Fetomaternal hemorrhage screen is negative. What postpartum prophylaxis is recommended?