Answer (Question 5)What is the expected drop in hemoglobin in Rh positive patients receiving intravenous RhIG?
- After receiving IV RhIG , hemoglobin levels may drop from 14g/L to 25 to 30 g/L and sometimes as much as 45 g/L.
- Hemoglobin decreases of greater than 30 g/L should be investigated as possible adverse effects to RhIG.
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