Vitamin A in neonate

[pankaj]

Does anyone have any experience on Vitamin A usage in VLBW premie. I would appreciate your input in this regard.

[lovely]

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.

[Guest]

Wath is age of initiation the vitamina A in your Units

[drbisht02]

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