VITAMIN K ADMINISTRATION

VITAMIN K
§ Fat soluble vitamin
§Body stores very little
amount, regular intake is
needed.
§Synthesized in large
intestine
Vitamin K
Phytonadione, Aquamephyton
Actions:
◦ prevent and treat hemorrhagic disease in the
newborn.
◦ Necessary component for the production of
certain coagulation factors (II, VII, IX,X) and is
produced by microorganisms in the intestinal
tract
Vitamin K
Dosage: Prophylaxis- 0.5 to 1.0 mg IM
one time immediately after birth

Possible adverse reactions:

◦ Local irritation
◦ swelling at site of injection.
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Nursing Responsibilities:
ØAnticipate the need for injection immediately after birth.
ØAdminister IM injection (anterolateral muscle) thigh.
ØIf giving for treatment, obtain PT before administration.
ØAssess for signs of bleeding (indicate that more vitamin K
is needed, because bleeding control has not been
achieved)
VASTUS LATERALIS
 Vitamin K Administration
Equipment:

◦ Vitamin K ampule
◦ 1 mL syringe with 5/8 inch, 25 gauge needle
◦ Cotton balls with 70% alcohol or alcohol swab
◦ Dry cotton balls
◦ Clean gloves
◦ Micropore tape
◦ Sharps container
◦ Gauze
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