Patient's question:
My child has been born for 72 hours and suffers from neonatal hemolytic disease. I would like to ask, if a blood exchange is needed, what is the best time for it?Doctor's answer:
Generally, such a situation does not occur, and the probability of it happening is very low. It is mainly caused by factors such as fetal blood type incompatibility. If the mother is blood type O, this can easily lead to hemolysis.Purpose of exchange transfusion:
- To remove sensitized red blood cells and antibodies from the blood, preventing further hemolysis;
- To reduce the concentration of unconjugated bilirubin in the serum, preventing bilirubin encephalopathy;
- To correct anemia and prevent heart failure.
It is recommended to follow the doctor's advice for treatment.