TABLE iI-Failures of administration of anti-D after ..... deteriorate over the next 24 hours despite full ... Fresh frozen plasma has a high concentration of a2.
TABLE I-Incidence ofmaternal anti-D sensitisation and cause of new cases, Yorkshire region
No of new cases Causes for new cases: Primigravidas Failure of administration of anti-D: After normal delivery After abortion Failure of protection Not eligible No of longstanding cases Total
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987*
34
47
39
36
38
6
9
7
7
7
4 5 15 4
9 Nil 25 4
3 2
5 4 15 5
1 5 20 5
22 5
62
54
52
52
51
96
101
91
88
89
referred having been considered to be unfit for receiving anaesthesia elsewhere. We consider that these results testify to the safety of endoscopy even without the aid of cover by anaesthetists. We emphasise that we write not to criticise Dr Tate's valuable contribution but to ensure that this issue is considered in perspective, particularly by doctors who do not practise endoscopy. DERRICK MARTIN DAVID TWEEDLE
Gastroenterology Unit, West Didsbury, Manchester M20 8LR
*Provisional.
TABLE iI-Failures of administration of anti-D after abortion in 1980-3 and outcome of subsequent pregnancy
only measure available to us to prevent at least some of these cases. L A DERRICK TOVEY
Regional Transfusion Centre, Leeds LS15 7TW
Subsequent pregnancy Outcome
Type of Case No abortion 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16
17 18
Antibodies Cord Exchange first haemoglobin transfusion detected (gil) needed
