ArticleJournal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association2026
Lack of documented prophylactic vitamin K administration in newborns: incidence, predictors, and bleeding outcomes in a large healthcare network population.
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Abstract
objectiveProphylactic vitamin K (pVitK) is recommended for all newborns to prevent vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), but reports of parental refusal are increasing. This study describes the possible drivers of no documented pVitK in a large US hospital network. STUDY
designThis retrospective cohort study consisted of full-term newborns born between 2017 and 2022, admitted to HCA Healthcare network facilities.
results884,876 newborns across 116 hospitals were included. 19,384 had no documented pVitK (2.2%). Using a multivariable model, having no documented pVitK was significantly associated with suspected VKDB bleeding (p = 0.018). Gestational age, maternal parity, maternal race, maternal ethnicity, and insurance type were the greatest predictors of lack of documented pVitK.
conclusionA lack of documented pVitK was associated with gestational age, maternal race and ethnicity, and an increased risk of suspected VKDB. This study identified areas for improved documentation and parental education.
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