Notes in 06_Vitamin K Deficiency and Haemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Vitamin K Deficiency}} describes {{c2::low levels of Vitamin K which is a fat-soluble vitamin that is important for the production of clotting f…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Vitamin K Deficiency}} {{c1::Neonatal: bleeding (intracranial, gastrointestinal, post-circumcision, umbilical stump)}} {{c1::Adu…
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of Vitamin K Deficiency {{c1::Liver failure}} {{c1::Malabsorption (e.g. coeliac disease, cystic fibrosis)}} {{c1::Malnutrition}}
Published	02/10/2024	Vitamin K Dependent Clotting Factors include {{c1::Factor II}} {{c1::Factor VII}} {{c1::Factor IX}} {{c1::Factor X}} {{c1::Protein C and S}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Haemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn}} is {{c2::a bleeding disorder that presents within the first few weeks of life after delivery. Newborns hav…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Haemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn}} {{c1::Onset: Neonatal}} {{c1::Intracranial bleeding}} {{c1::Gastrointestinal bleeding}} {{…
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Vitamin K Deficiency and Haemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn {{c1::Lower levels of haemoglobin}} {{c1::Normal or increased platelets…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Vitamin K Deficiency {{c1::Vitamin K Replacement}} {{c1::Maintenance of Vitamin K intake}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Haemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn{{c1::Vitamin K Administration (usually a single intramuscular dose of 1 mg)}}
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