TY - JOUR T1 - Exchange transfusion and intravenous immunoglobulin use in the UK JF - Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition JO - Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed SP - F76 LP - F77 DO - 10.1136/adc.2009.162123 VL - 95 IS - 1 AU - G Y T Ng AU - I Roberts AU - H V New Y1 - 2010/01/01 UR - http://fn.bmj.com/content/95/1/F76.abstract N2 - Phototherapy and exchange blood transfusion are primary treatment modes for significant haemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN), to lower serum bilirubin and reduce risk of kernicterus.1 Incidence of HDN has decreased in recent years and there has been concern over decreased experience in performing exchange transfusions.2The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) use for newborns with HDN due to Rh and ABO incompatibility and rising bilirubin.3 IVIG may be an alternative to exchange transfusion to avoid some … ER -