Haemorrhagic disease of the newborn Flashcards
1
Q
What vitamin are babies with haemorrhagic disease of the newborn deficient in?
A
Vit. K
2
Q
How does haemorrhagic disease of the newborn occur?
A
Mother’s diet is deficient in Vit. K
3
Q
What vitamin is coagulation dependent on?
A
Vit. K
4
Q
How is haemorrhagic disease of the newborn prevented?
A
Vit. K injections at birth
5
Q
What coagulation factors are dependent on Vit. K?
A
2, 7, 9 and 10
