Mairi Harkness
Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia.
Harkness, Mairi
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Abstract
Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT) affects one in every 1000–2000 live births. Intracranial haemorrhage is the most serious complication of this condition, but the severity of thrombocytopenia in affected pregnancies varies widely. Effective treatment depends upon prompt and accurate diagnosis, however, diagnosis is difficult and at present is most commonly made after a baby develops evidence of abnormal bleeding. There is general concern that lack of awareness of the condition contributes to delay in diagnosis and an increase in potentially avoidable morbidity and mortality. This article aims to provide midwives with information about the incidence, diagnosis and clinical management of NAIT
Citation
Harkness, M. (2002). Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia. British Journal of Midwifery, 10(2), 99-103. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2002.10.2.10195
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Mar 21, 2001 |
Publication Date | 2002-02 |
Deposit Date | Nov 13, 2015 |
Print ISSN | 0969-4900 |
Electronic ISSN | 2052-4307 |
Publisher | Mark Allen Healthcare |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 10 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 99-103 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2002.10.2.10195 |
Keywords | Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT); pregnancy; childbirth; |
Public URL | http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/9283 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2002.10.2.10195 |
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