Haemorrhagic disease of the new born Flashcards
1
Q
When babies are born, which vitamin are the deficient in?
A
Vitamin K
2
Q
What does a deficiency of vitamin K cause?
A
Impaired production of clotting factors
3
Q
How can Haemorrhagic Disease of the New born present?
A
Bleeding which can range from minor bruising to intracranial haemorrhage
4
Q
What are the risk factors of haemorrhagic disease of the new born?
A
- Breast-fed babies
* Maternal use of antiepileptics
5
Q
Why are breast fed babies more at risk of haemorrhagic disease of the new born?
A
Breast milk is a poor source of vitamin K.
6
Q
What is the management of haemorrhagic disease of the new born?
A
All babies the UK are given once off intramuscular (IM) vitamin K
7
Q
What is the main complication of haemorrhagic disease of the new born?
A
Haemorrhagic shock
