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Pediatría Atención Primaria
Print version ISSN 1139-7632
Abstract
MORALES BETANCOURT, Catalina et al. Prophylaxis with vitamin K to prevent the haemorrhagic disease of the newborn. Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria [online]. 2021, vol.23, n.90, pp.195-205. Epub Jan 25, 2022. ISSN 1139-7632.
Abstract
Vitamin K deficiency at birth is a risk factor for Haemorrhagic disease of the newborn. This bleeding prone situation can produce severe hemorrhages mainly in the skin, gastrointestinal tract and brain.
There is strong evidence that the administration of vitamin K to the newborn is safe and effective, potential side effects are mild, so there is a clear benefit of its administration.
PrevInfad workgroup recommends the prophylactic administration of 1 mg intramuscular Vitamin K to prevent the Haemorrhagic disease of the newborn.
Some special considerations for preterm newborns and for children whose parents reject intramuscular prophylaxis are explained in the document. Moreover, an operative proposal and information for parents are presented.
Keywords : Haemorrhagic disease of the newborn; Prevention; Prophylaxis; Vitamin K.