Can vitamin K be administered later if it was not given at birth?
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: No direct evidence for delay in vitamin K administration beyond shortly after birth was identified, but it remains important for preventing VKDB if not initially given. Clinicians should consider vitamin K supplementation even after the recommended early period to reduce bleeding risks.
Author: Tripdatabase
Language: English
Topic: Vitamin K Research Studies
Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7225461064
