Vitamin K prophylaxis: leaving the old route for the new one?
Oral or parenteral administration of vitamin K is the accepted practice for prevention of early vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB) in the newborn. However, vitamin K prophylaxis in the newborn continues to be a worldwide health concern, particularly in breastfed infants. This paper reviews the current status of the use of vitamin K for the prevention of early and late VKDB.
Tandoi
Francesco
F
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Del Ponte Hospital, Varese, Italy.
Mosca
Fabio
F
Agosti
Massimo
M
D006801:Humans; D041943:Infant Formula / Q000737:chemistry; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D014812:Vitamin K / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000032:analysis / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014813:Vitamin K Deficiency / Q000188:drug therapy*
D014812:Vitamin K