Survey - Phytonadione (Vitamin K) Neonatal Injection

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Perry Shafner
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Survey - Phytonadione (Vitamin K) Neonatal Injection

Phytonadione vials and ampules for neonates are significantly cheaper than the preservative-free syringes but contain 4.5 mg of benzyl alcohol per dose.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC are fine with the minute amount of benzyl alcohol, but our providers are worried about parents refusing the dose because of a perceived danger from the preservative.

Would you mind answering this brief, 2-question survey, so we can get a feel for what other hospitals are doing?

Phytonadione (Vitamin K) Neonatal Injection Survey (https://forms.office.com/r/BgvBubAjH0)

I will post the results of the survey for everyone.

Thanks for your help!

AAP Article

CDC Article

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