Prophylactic intramuscular vitamin K administration in newborns decreased from 2017 to 2024, according to a recent research letter published in JAMA.Study author Kristan Scott, MD, a neonatologist at ...
An injection of vitamin K for babies has been recommended and used safely for more than 60 years. It prevents life-threatening bleeding in newborns. But a viral post incorrectly claims the shot is ...
Intramuscular injection remains a cornerstone of clinical practice, offering rapid drug absorption and efficacy when performed correctly. However, its success is intrinsically linked to precise ...
Injections deliver liquid medications, fluids, or nutrients directly into a person’s body. Different types of injections include intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intraosseous, and intradermal ...
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'It can be catastrophic' – Why midwives are concerned more parents are saying no to the vitamin K injection
Midwives warn more parents are saying no to the Vitamin K injection for newborns. Netmums midwife Sarah Joy Owen explains why babies need Vitamin K and the risks of not having it. If you're a new ...
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