Take the Shot: A Review of Vitamin K Deficiency.
Pediatr Ann
; 52(2): e42-e45, 2023 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-36779880
ABSTRACT
Vitamin K is essential for the process of coagulation. In its absence, severe and sometimes fatal bleeding events can occur, especially in newborns. Vitamin K prophylaxis at birth has been shown to prevent morbidity and mortality associated with vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB) and is recommended by multiple organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization. Pediatricians should feel comfortable explaining the risks and benefits of vitamin K prophylaxis to families and should be equipped to recognize signs of VKDB, especially given increasing rates of parental refusal. This article aims to improve understanding of VKDB, including prevention, early recognition, and treatment. [Pediatr Ann. 2023;52(2)e42-e45.].
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Contexto en salud:
2_ODS3
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6_ODS3_enfermedades_notrasmisibles
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7_ODS3_muertes_prevenibles_nacidos_ninos
Problema de salud:
2_cobertura_universal
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2_muertes_prevenibles
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6_malnutrition_nutritional_deficiencies
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6_other_blood_disorders
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7_neonatal_care_health
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7_non_communicable_diseases
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7_nutrition
Asunto principal:
Deficiencia de Vitamina K
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Sangrado por Deficiencia de Vitamina K
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Límite:
Child
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Humans
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Newborn
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Ann
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article