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. 1993 Aug;83(8):1166–1168. doi: 10.2105/ajph.83.8.1166

Mandating vitamin K prophylaxis for newborns in New York State.

T H Tulchinsky 1, M M Patton 1, L A Randolph 1, M R Meyer 1, J V Linden 1
PMCID: PMC1695173  PMID: 8342729

Abstract

New York State's infant deaths and hospitalizations attributed to hemorrhagic disease of the newborn and other neonatal hemorrhagic conditions were reviewed. In 65% of 34 deaths reviewed, vitamin K was not documented as given or was given only after the onset of hemorrhage. Vitamin K was not included in standing orders in any of 22 hospitals contacted. As a result of this review, vitamin K prophylaxis was made a mandatory newborn care procedure in the State Public Health Code.

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