CASE DISCUSSION
Hemorrhagic Disease of the NewBorn
Presented from India by Dr. Bharat Parmar0
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Case Description
Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is a life-threatening condition that is due to insufficient vitamin K levels in newborns as a result of various causes. Proper management of the disease can help reduce disease incidence. This activity outlines the evaluation and treatment of hemorrhagic disease...
Case Summary
- Neonatal hemorrhagic disease is often due to vitamin K deficiency. Other causes include defective coagulation, hepatic issues, and hereditary bleeding disorders. Assessment includes gestational age, family history, maternal history (SLE, ITP, infections, medications), and bleeding site (mucocutaneous vs. deep).
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Dr. Bharat Parmar
Alumni-Professor & Head of Pediatrics, Zydus Medical College, Dahod
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