Neonatal coagulation problems

Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2004 Nov;89(6):F475-8. doi: 10.1136/adc.2004.050096.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Blood Coagulation Disorders / diagnosis
  • Blood Coagulation Disorders / etiology*
  • Blood Coagulation Disorders / therapy
  • Coagulation Protein Disorders / etiology
  • Hemophilia A / diagnosis
  • Hemophilia A / etiology
  • Hemophilia A / therapy
  • Hemostasis / physiology
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Vitamin K Deficiency / etiology
  • von Willebrand Diseases / etiology