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If a patient has an IV line, would you administer Rh (D) immunoglobulin by IV or IM?

April 26, 2017immunoglobulin IV line patient Rh

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If a patient has an IV line, would you administer Rh (D) immunoglobulin by IV or IM?

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The Australian Rh (D) immunoglobulin product can only safely be given intramuscularly.In some circumstances, access to an intravenous Rh (D) preparation may be warranted. A quantity of intravenous Rh (D) immunoglobulin has been reserved for this purpose. Contact ARCBS for further information.