Trends in Vitamin K Administration Among Infants
Kristan Scott, Evan W. Miller, Jennifer F. Culhane, Jay S. Greenspan, Sara C. Handley, Justin Y. Lo, Lindsey A. Knake, Kathryn M. McKenney, Heather H. Burris, Kevin Dysart
Abstract
This study evaluates whether the proportion of newborns in the US not receiving intramuscular vitamin K has increased in recent years and identifies factors associated with nonreceipt.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineVitamin kAdministration (probate law)PhysiologyPediatricsVitaminInternal medicineIntramuscular injectionMEDLINEEndocrinologyOral administrationVitamin K Research StudiesBlood Coagulation and Thrombosis MechanismsChild Nutrition and Feeding Issues