A 30-year-old woman at 24 weeks of gestation presents to the GP following a non-significant car accident - she was a restrained passenger at low speed...

Question

A 30-year-old woman at 24 weeks of gestation presents to the GP following a non-significant car accident - she was a restrained passenger at low speed. She has no abdominal pain, no vaginal bleeding, and fetal movements are normal. She is Rhesus D positive. Which is the single most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Reassure - she is RhD positive, has no symptoms, and no anti-D or further investigation is required for a non-significant mechanism

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Administer anti-D immunoglobulin

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Arrange a Kleihauer test

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Arrange a cardiotocograph at the maternity unit

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Admit for 24-hour observation

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Minor Trauma in Rh Positive Pregnancy