Hemorrhagic Disease of the NewBorn

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...

• 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).