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Neonatal Hematologic Disorders

BC Children’s Hospital, 4480 Oak Street, Rm 1B40, Vancouver BC, V6H 3V4epurves{at}cw.bc.ca

Neonatal hematology is a complex subspecialty of pediatric hematology, combining the unique aspects of the maternal/fetal relationship, the delicate balance of coagulation factors, and the distinctive physiologic conditions of the newborn period. The objective of this article is to briefly review specific hematologic disorders that commonly present in the newborn period. Alloimmune cytopenias, polycythemia, thrombosis and bleeding associated with vitamin K deficiency will be discussed through a focus on pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, current treatment strategies, and implications for nursing care.

Key Words: neonatal • hematology • hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) • thrombosis • polycythemia • vitamin K deficiency

Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, Vol. 22, No. 3, 168-175 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/1043454205275514


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