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.
Vitamin K prophylaxis: Leaving the old route for the new one? / F. Tandoi, F. Mosca, M. Agosti. - In: ACTA PAEDIATRICA. - ISSN 0803-5253. - 94:449(2005), pp. 125-128.
Vitamin K prophylaxis: Leaving the old route for the new one?
F. MoscaSecondo
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2005
Abstract
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.
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