Rh Incompatibility and Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn

Explore the critical topic of Rh incompatibility and Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) in this informative 18-minute video. Learn about the causes, mechanisms, and clinical symptoms of HDN, with a focus on Rh incompatibility. Understand how maternal sensitization occurs when an Rh-negative mother carries an Rh-positive baby, leading to the production of anti-Rh IgG agglutinins. Discover the potential complications, including severe anemia (hydrops fetalis), jaundice, and splenomegaly. Gain valuable insights into this important hematological condition, essential for medical students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in perinatal medicine.