title: Role of vitamin K prophylaxis in newborn.
abstract: The role of Vit. K prophylaxis in preventing haemorrhagic disease of newborn has been well established for many years. Although the opinions differ on a general prophylaxis and selective prophylaxis i.e. prophylaxis only for newborn at risk. In our hospital only the selective Vit. K prophylaxis was administered to newborns during the last 20 years. We observed a marked reduction in the incidence of haemorrhagic disease of newborn, particularly after the availability of neonatal intensive care unit. This could be attributed to the effectiveness of Vit. K prophylaxis and better neonatal care and observation. Hence, the present study, reinforced by the experience of the past emphasise the efficacy and safety of Vit. K prophylaxis in the prevention of haemorrhagic disease of newborn.
mesh_terms: D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors / Q000378:metabolism; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014812:Vitamin K / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006475:Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding / Q000097:blood / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors; D014812:Vitamin K