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PDFReview
Neonatal coagulation problems
Abstract
Bleeding problems often occur during the neonatal period. Although thrombocytopenia is the most common cause, coagulation problems often occur, and the two problems may co-exist. The causes, diagnosis, and management of coagulation problems in newborn infants are reviewed.
- APTT, activated partial thromboplastin time
- DIC, disseminated intravascular coagulation
- FII, FVII, FIX, FX, FXI, and FXII, factor II, VII, IX, X, XI, and XII
- VKDB, vitamin K deficiency bleeding
- vWD, von Willebrand disease
- vWF, von Willebrand factor
- bleeding
- coagulation
- disseminated intravascular coagulation
- vitamin K deficiency bleeding