Osmosis video - Rho(D) immune globulin: Nursing pharmacology

RhO (D) immune globulin, also known as RhoGAM, is a medication that is most often used to prevent Rh isoimmunization in pregnant and postpartum clients. Isoimmunization happens when a pregnant individual with Rh-negative blood is exposed to Rh-positive fetal blood, resulting in the development of antibodies that can attack Rh-positive fetal blood cells. This can lead to hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn or HDFN, with future pregnancies being at higher risk. So, it's important to remember to administer RhoGAM when indicated to prevent isoimmunization.