Vitamin K deficiency, a frequently overlooked condition, significantly impacts health across various physiological domains. Being a group of fat-soluble compounds, vitamin K is involved in essential processes such as blood clotting, bone metabolism, and cardiovascular health. The absence of vitamin K in the human body can result in a spectrum of complications, including bleeding disorders, impaired bone development, and potential cardiovascular risks. Understanding the intricate interplay between vitamin K and these fundamental physiological functions is crucial for healthcare professionals.Vitamin K deficiency in newborns presents a distinct and critical concern within the realm of pediatric health care. Newborns with limited vitamin K reserves who do not receive timely intervention are susceptible to developing potentially life-threatening bleeding disorders, referred to as Vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB). Hereditary combined deficiency of vitamin K–dependent clotting factor (VKCFD) is a rare congenital bleeding disorder that can manifest in neonates.This activity reviews the etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and effective management strategies for vitamin K deficiency. This activity also highlights the importance of an interprofessional healthcare team in delivering comprehensive patient care.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
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- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Bariatric Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Gastroenterology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hematology, Hemostasis & Thrombosis/Coagulation, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medical Toxicology, Molecular Genetic Pathology, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neurocritical Care, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Surgical Critical Care