| Title | [Neonatal vitamin K prophylaxis and vitamin k deficiency hemorrhages in Switzerland 1986-1988] | | Author(s) | Tönz O, Schubiger G | | Institution | Pädiatrische Klinik, Kinderspital Luzern. | | Source | Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1988 Nov 26; 118(47):1747-52. | | MeSH | English Abstract
Female
Hemorrhage
Hemorrhagic Disease of Newborn
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Male
Switzerland
Vitamin K
Vitamin K Deficiency
| | Abstract | On the basis of an inquiry held in Switzerland in May 1988, over 99% of all newborn receive vitamin K prophylaxis, 59% orally and 41% intramuscularly. In the previous 2 1/2 years, ten cases of bleeding due to vitamin K deficiency had been observed, of which two were inadequately documented. In two children there was early haemorrhage and late haemorrhage in eight. The latter were all exclusively breast-fed and had received oral vitamin K prophylaxis. Seven presented with vitamin K deficiency due to cholestasis or chronic diarrhea. The only "idiopathic" case is insufficiently documented. The advantages and disadvantages of oral and intramuscular prophylaxis are discussed. A definite stand in favour of the one route or the other is not possible at present. However, the continuation of general prophylaxis is undoubtedly necessary. | | Language | ger | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
| | PubMed ID | 3206222 |
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