pankaj Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Does anyone have any experience on Vitamin A usage in VLBW premie. I would appreciate your input in this regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovely Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 In our nicu unit we give vitaminA 5,000 unit (0.1ml) IM for all low birthweight babies(born less than 1250 gms)every monday,wednesday and friday for 4 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Wath is age of initiation the vitamina A in your Units Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbisht02 Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 In Aiims, Vitamin A 5000 IU thrice weekly for 28 days( 4 weeks) to babies <1000 & < 30 weeks with respiratory distress or oxygen requirements beyond 24 hrs of age. This is to prevent BPD. Refer AIIMS protocols at www.newbornwhocc.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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