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What single dose of vitamin is given at birth?
vitamin K
Which vitamin is given to newborns to prevent hemorrhage after the umbilical cord is cut?
Vitamin K- but the cord is clamped so that it doesn't bleed. It can't just be cut or it will hemorrhage. The baby doesn't have sufficient clotting proteins as a newborn, so it is given a shot of Vitamin K to help with that.
Which vitamin deficiency causes massive hemorrhaging in infants?
Vitamin K deficiency can cause massive hemorrhaging in infants due to impaired blood clotting. This deficiency can occur because newborns have lower levels of vitamin K, which is needed for proper blood coagulation. Infants are typically given a vitamin K injection shortly after birth to prevent this deficiency.
What nutrient is often given to infants at birth?
Vitamin K is often given to infants at birth to prevent a rare but serious condition called vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB). Newborns have low levels of vitamin K, which is essential for proper blood clotting. The injection is typically administered shortly after birth to ensure that the baby has adequate levels to prevent bleeding complications.
Why a pregnant women need vitamin?
Pregnant woman is given folic acid routinely. This vitamin helps to the division of cells. That happens routinely during the development of the fetus. I prefer to give multivitamin preparation routinely to the people. This is preferred on day today basis. One big multinational company market very economical multivitamin preparation in India at very economical rate. It is considered unethical to promote the brand. I, myself do promote the same brand to my patients. They are advised to consume the same on daily basis. For me it is not unethical to do so.
When should the BCG vaccine be given to newborns?
The BCG vaccine should be given to newborns within the first few days of life to provide protection against tuberculosis.
What are newborns with symptoms of toxoplasmosis given to reduce inflammation?
Newborns with symptoms of toxoplasmosis are treated with corticosteroids for heart, lung, or eye inflammations.
What routine treatments for coma are there?
Because of their low incidence of side effects and potential for prompt reversal of coma in certain conditions, glucose, the B-vitamin thiamine, and Narcan (to counteract any narcotic-type drugs) are routinely given.
What vitamin is given to treat pernicious anemia?
witch vitamin is given to treat pernicious anemia?
Is there an immunization to prevent the mumps?
Yes: it is routinely given to all babies in the developed world.
On average how many newborns are given to the wrong parents daily?
12 babies a day worldwideapparently.
What is given to treat pernicious anemia?
witch vitamin is given to treat pernicious anemia?
