A simple set for ıntrauterine fetal blood transfusion constructed by readily available materials in every clinic

Abstract

Intrauterine fetal transfusion needs extensive experience and requires excellent eye–hand coordination, good equipment and experienced team workers to achieve success. While the needle is in the umbilical vein, an assistant withdraws and/or transfuses blood. The needle point should be kept still to prevent lacerations and dislodging. We propose a simple set for Intrauterine Fetal blood transfusion is constructed by readily available materials in every clinic to minimize needle tip movement and movements during syringe attachments and withdrawals during the intrauterine fetal transfusion. This makes possible to withdraw fetal blood sample, and to transfuse blood with minimal intervention.

• Fetal anemia
• fetal blood transfusion
• red-cell alloimmunization
• technique

Declaration of interest

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of this article.