Methods of abortion
Table 19.1 Summary of abortion methods appropriate for use in abortion services in the UK by gestational age in weeks[1] Whilst the majority of induced abortions are performed in the…
Red blood cell alloimmunization
Test for FMH not required.Therapeutic termination of pregnancy250 IU within 72 h of the eventIrrespective of gestational age. Test for FMH not required.Ectopic pregnancy250 IU within 72 hRegardless of method…
The law and epidemiology of induced abortion
B (alone, or with C or D)C (alone)D (alone, or with C)E (alone, or with A, B, C or D)61130180,1172,1222,6921481141,6441,6052092124,257431366211812,259851,43117101,9571875Total185,122143,36425,08413,8142,860 The HSA4 form allows the recording of all medical conditions…
Fetal abdomen and abdominal wall anomalies
Figure 10.1 Exomphalos with stomach within peritoneal sac. The incidence is 1 in 4,000 births. There is a high association with chromosomal abnormalities (approximately 33–61% depending on gestational age) mainly…
Fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia
Figure 16.1 Suggested management plan. CS: cesarean section; FNAIT: fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia; HPA: human platelet antigen; ICH: intracranial hemorrhage; IVIG: intravenous immunoglobulin; MRI: magnetic resonance imaging; US, USS:…
