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Mei L, Gu N, Zhou Y, Wang Z, Yang L, Chen L, Li C, Dai Y. Effect of administration routes of oxytocin on hemoglobin in neonates with delayed umbilical cord clamping: a multi-centre randomized controlled clinical trial. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2024; 310:991-999. [PMID: 38753205 PMCID: PMC11258157 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-024-07543-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of intravenous infusion versus intramyometrial injection of oxytocin on hemoglobin levels in neonates with delayed umbilical cord clamping during cesarean section. METHODS The multi-centre randomized controlled trial was performed at three hospitals from February to June 2023. Women with term singleton gestations scheduled for cesarean delivery were allocated to receive an intravenous infusion of 10 units of oxytocin or a myometrial injection of 10 units of oxytocin during the surgery. The primary outcome was neonatal hemoglobin at 48 to 96 h after birth. Secondary outcomes were side-effects of oxytocin, postpartum haemorrhage, phototherapy for jaundice, feeding at 1 month, maternal and neonatal morbidity and re-admissions. RESULTS A total of 360 women were randomized (180 women in each group). The mean neonatal hemoglobin did not show a significant difference between the intravenous infusion group (194.3 ± 21.7 g/L) and the intramyometrial groups (195.2 ± 24.3 g/L) (p = 0.715). Secondary neonatal outcomes, involving phototherapy for jaundice, feeding at 1 month and neonatal intensive care unit admission were similar between the two groups. The maternal outcomes did not differ significantly between the two groups, except for a 200 mL higher intraoperative infusion volume observed in the intravenous group compared to the intramyometrial group. CONCLUSION Among women undergoing elective cesarean delivery of term singleton pregnancies, there was no significant difference in neonatal hemoglobin at 48 to 96 h after birth between infants with delayed cord clamping, whether the oxytocin was administrated by intravenous infusion or intramyometrial injection. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical trial registry: ChiCTR2300067953 (1 February 2023).
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- Lu Mei
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210008, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nanjing Jiangning Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 211100, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Yangzhong People's Hospital, Yangzhong, 212200, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nanjing Jiangning Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 211100, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210008, China.
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Urech FL, Girard T, Brunner M, Schoetzau A, Lapaire O. Does delayed cord clamping result in higher maternal blood loss in primary cesarean sections? A retrospective comparative study. J Perinat Med 2024; 52:494-500. [PMID: 38676940 DOI: 10.1515/jpm-2023-0450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The University Hospital Basel implemented delayed umbilical cord clamping of 30-60 s in all laboring women on April 1, 2020. This practice has been widely researched showing substantial benefit for the neonate. Few studies focused on maternal blood loss. The objective of our retrospective comparative study was to assess the impact of immediate vs. delayed cord clamping on maternal blood loss in primary scheduled cesarean sections. METHODS We analyzed data of 98 women with singleton gestations undergoing primary scheduled cesarean section at term. Data from procedures with early cord clamping (ECC) were compared to those after implementation of delayed cord clamping (DCC). Primary outcomes were perioperative change in maternal hemoglobin levels, estimated and calculated blood loss. Secondary outcomes included duration of cesarean section and neonatal data. RESULTS There was a statistically significant difference in the mean perioperative decline of hemoglobin of 10.4 g/L (SD=7.92) and 18.7 g/L (SD=10.4) between the ECC and DCC group, respectively (p<0.001). The estimated (482 mL in ECC vs. 566 mL in DCC (p=0.011)) and the calculated blood loss (438 mL in ECC vs. 715 mL in DCC (p=0.002)) also differed significantly. Secondary outcomes showed no significant differences. CONCLUSIONS In our study DCC resulted in a statistically significant higher maternal blood loss. In our opinion the widely researched neonatal benefit of DCC outweighs the risk of higher maternal blood loss in low-risk patients. However, maternal risks must be minimized, improvements to preoperative blood management and operative techniques are required.
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- Fabia L Urech
- Department of Anesthesiology, 30262 University Hospital Basel , Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesiology, 30262 University Hospital Basel , Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesiology, 30262 University Hospital Basel , Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Antenatal Care, 30262 University Hospital Basel , Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Antenatal Care, 30262 University Hospital Basel , Basel, Switzerland
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Ozbasli E, Takmaz O, Unsal G, Kazancı E, Demirelce O, Ozaltin S, Dede FS, Gungor M. Effects of cord clamping timing in at-term elective cesarean section on maternal and neonatal outcomes: a randomized trial. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2024; 309:1883-1891. [PMID: 37162560 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-023-07054-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to compare the effects of early cord clamping (ECC), delayed cord clamping (DCC), and umbilical cord milking (MC) on maternal and neonatal outcomes in elective cesarean births. METHODS We analyzed 204 women with uncomplicated at-term singleton pregnancies, who underwent cesarean birth under regional anesthesia between March and July 2021. The women were randomized into three groups: DCC (clamped 60 s postpartum), ECC (clamped within 15 s postpartum), or MC (clamped after milking five times) group. The neonatal and maternal outcomes of the groups were evaluated. RESULTS The duration of the operation was significantly lower (P < 0.001) in the MC group at 50 min (ECC, 60 min; DCC, 60 min), while intraoperative bleeding was significantly higher (P < 0.001) in the ECC group at 500 mL (DCC, 300 mL; MC, 225 mL). The rates of anemia and polycythemia significantly differed (P = 0.049) between the three groups. DCC and MC did not negatively affect maternal and neonatal outcomes compared with ECC. CONCLUSION DCC and MC are superior to ECC in terms of short-term maternal and neonatal outcomes in cases of elective cesarean birth under regional anesthesia.
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- Esra Ozbasli
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Acibadem University, Acibadem Maslak University Hospital, Darüşşafaka, Büyükdere Cad. No: 40, Sarıyer, 34457, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Acibadem University, Acibadem Maslak University Hospital, Darüşşafaka, Büyükdere Cad. No: 40, Sarıyer, 34457, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Acibadem University, Acibadem Maslak University Hospital, Darüşşafaka, Büyükdere Cad. No: 40, Sarıyer, 34457, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Acibadem Maslak University Hospital, Darüşşafaka, Büyükdere Cad. No: 40, Sarıyer, 34457, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Acibadem Maslak University Hospital, Darüşşafaka, Büyükdere Cad. No: 40, Sarıyer, 34457, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Acibadem University, Acibadem Maslak University Hospital, Darüşşafaka, Büyükdere Cad. No: 40, Sarıyer, 34457, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Acibadem University, Acibadem Maslak University Hospital, Darüşşafaka, Büyükdere Cad. No: 40, Sarıyer, 34457, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Acibadem University, Acibadem Maslak University Hospital, Darüşşafaka, Büyükdere Cad. No: 40, Sarıyer, 34457, Istanbul, Turkey
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Watson ED, Roberts LF, Harding JE, Crowther CA, Lin L. Umbilical cord milking and delayed cord clamping for the prevention of neonatal hypoglycaemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2024; 24:248. [PMID: 38589786 PMCID: PMC11000397 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-024-06427-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Placental management strategies such as umbilical cord milking and delayed cord clamping may provide a range of benefits for the newborn. The aim of this review was to assess the effectiveness of umbilical cord milking and delayed cord clamping for the prevention of neonatal hypoglycaemia. METHODS Three databases and five clinical trial registries were systematically reviewed to identify randomised controlled trials comparing umbilical cord milking or delayed cord clamping with control in term and preterm infants. The primary outcome was neonatal hypoglycaemia (study defined). Two independent reviewers conducted screening, data extraction and quality assessment. Quality of the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool (RoB-2). Certainty of evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. Meta-analysis using a random effect model was done using Review Manager 5.4. The review was registered prospectively on PROSPERO (CRD42022356553). RESULTS Data from 71 studies and 14 268 infants were included in this review; 22 (2 537 infants) compared umbilical cord milking with control, and 50 studies (11 731 infants) compared delayed with early cord clamping. For umbilical cord milking there were no data on neonatal hypoglycaemia, and no differences between groups for any of the secondary outcomes. We found no evidence that delayed cord clamping reduced the incidence of hypoglycaemia (6 studies, 444 infants, RR = 0.87, CI: 0.58 to 1.30, p = 0.49, I2 = 0%). Delayed cord clamping was associated with a 27% reduction in neonatal mortality (15 studies, 3 041 infants, RR = 0.73, CI: 0.55 to 0.98, p = 0.03, I2 = 0%). We found no evidence for the effect of delayed cord clamping for any of the other outcomes. The certainty of evidence was low for all outcomes. CONCLUSION We found no data for the effectiveness of umbilical cord milking on neonatal hypoglycaemia, and no evidence that delayed cord clamping reduced the incidence of hypoglycaemia, but the certainty of the evidence was low.
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- Estelle D Watson
- Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand
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- Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand
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- Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand
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- Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand
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- Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand.
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Jegatheesan P, Lee HC, Jelks A, Song D. Quality improvement efforts directed at optimal umbilical cord management in delivery room. Semin Perinatol 2024; 48:151905. [PMID: 38679508 DOI: 10.1016/j.semperi.2024.151905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Delayed or deferred cord clamping (DCC) and umbilical cord milking (UCM) benefit all infants by optimizing fetal-neonatal transition and placental transfusion. Even though DCC is recommended by almost all maternal and neonatal organizations, it has not been universally implemented. There is considerable variation in umbilical cord management practices across institutions. In this article, we provide examples of successful quality improvement (QI) initiatives to implement optimal cord management in the delivery room. We discuss a number of key elements that should be considering among those undertaking QI efforts to implement DCC and UCM including, multidisciplinary team collaboration, development of theory for change, mapping of the current and ideal process and workflow for cord management, and creation of a unit-specific evidence-based protocol for cord management. We also examine important strategies for implementation and provide suggestions for developing a system for measurement and benchmarking.
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- Priya Jegatheesan
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA, USA; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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Fahy MJ, Ko C, Maynard M, Kalian KN. Placental cord drainage vs delayed cord clamping at elective caesarean section: A randomised controlled trial. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2024; 64:120-127. [PMID: 37775919 DOI: 10.1111/ajo.13756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Placental cord drainage (PCD) after vaginal birth accelerates placental delivery by 2.85 minutes, but reduces blood loss by only 77 mL. AIMS To determine if PCD at elective caesarean section accelerates placental delivery, compared to delayed cord clamping (DCC). MATERIALS AND METHODS This randomised controlled trial randomised 100 women undergoing elective caesarean sections to receive either PCD for 60 sec after birth, or DCC for 60 sec. The primary outcome was time from birth until placental delivery. Secondary outcomes included estimated blood loss (EBL), postoperative haemoglobin drop, rates of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), manual removal of placenta and blood transfusion. RESULTS There was no significant difference in timing of placental delivery (PCD 122 sec vs DCC 123.5 sec, P = 0.717). There were no significant differences in EBL (PCD 425 mL vs DCC 400 mL, P = 0.858), postoperative haemoglobin drop (PCD 12 g/L vs DCC 15 g/L, P = 0.297), PPH rate (PCD 45.8% vs DCC 44.4%, P = 0.893, relative risk (RR) 1.03, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.66-1.62), manual removal rate (PCD 2.1% vs DCC 4.4%, P = 0.609, RR 0.47, 95% CI 0.04-4.99) or transfusion rate (PCD 4.2% vs DCC 0%, P = 0.495). CONCLUSIONS PCD did not accelerate placental delivery at caesarean compared with DCC. Given that both PCD and DCC groups had faster placental deliveries than quoted in the literature at caesarean (200 sec), it could be postulated that DCC is mimicking the effect of PCD through passive transfusion to the neonate. This supports routine use of DCC at elective caesarean section.
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- Michael James Fahy
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Women's Health, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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de Preud'homme d'Hailly de Nieuport SMI, Krijgh EJC, Pruijssers B, Visser J, van Beek RHT. Delayed cord clamping vs cord milking in elective cesarean delivery at term: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM 2024; 6:101279. [PMID: 38232817 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2024.101279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Delayed cord clamping has significant beneficial effects on the neonate and its transition to extrauterine life and, therefore, is common practice at vaginal births in the Netherlands. In 2015, 16% of neonates were born via cesarean delivery; moreover, in 81% of these cases, the umbilical cord was clamped and cut immediately. Neonatal benefits of delayed cord clamping are an increased circulating volume of 25 to 30 mL/kg, leading to a higher preload of both the right and left ventricles during the transition from umbilical circulation to pulmonary circulation, thus maintaining a stable left ventricle output, and to higher neonatal hemoglobin and hematocrit levels 24 to 48 hours after birth. Currently, little is known about whether the abovementioned neonatal benefits of delayed cord clamping could apply to neonates delivered by cesarean delivery. In these cases, possible negative effects on neonatal outcomes (ie, neonatal hypothermia, lower Apgar scores, and hyperbilirubinemia) and maternal outcomes (ie, increased maternal blood loss and higher postoperative infection rate) should also be taken into consideration. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine whether clamping the umbilical cord after 2 minutes is superior to cord milking during elective cesarean deliveries at term, taking both short- and long-term neonatal and maternal outcomes into consideration, and to determine whether cord milking could be an appropriate alternative to delayed cord clamping. STUDY DESIGN A randomized controlled trial was conducted in a large secondary care center in the Netherlands (Amphia Hospital in Breda) from October 2020 to April 2022. A total of 115 patients who underwent an elective cesarean delivery between 37 0/7 and 41 6/7 weeks of gestation were included. The primary outcomes were neonatal hemoglobin and hematocrit levels at 48 hours after birth. The secondary outcomes were divided into neonatal and maternal outcomes. RESULTS After randomization, 58 participants were treated with cord milking, and 57 participants were treated with delayed cord clamping. There was no significant difference in demographic characteristics between both groups. There was no significant difference in the primary outcomes, with a mean hemoglobin level 48 hours after birth of 12.1 mmol/L in the delayed cord clamping group and 12.2 mmol/L in the cord milking group (P=.80). Regarding our secondary outcomes, there was no significant difference regarding Apgar score, neonatal body temperature, maternal blood loss, and postoperative infection rate between our intervention groups. CONCLUSION Hemoglobin and hematocrit levels at 48 hours after birth showed no significant difference when comparing delayed cord clamping with cord milking. Delayed cord clamping did not lead to increased maternal blood loss or postoperative infections compared with a method with a much shorter timeframe between delivery and clamping of the umbilical cord, namely, cord milking. In addition, delayed cord clamping did not lead to a lower Apgar score or neonatal temperature compared with cord milking. Our research suggests that delayed cord clamping can be safely performed during elective cesarean deliveries at term. If intraoperative circumstances do not allow for delayed cord clamping, cord milking can be an appropriate alternative for the neonate at term.
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- Pediatrics (Drs Krijgh and van Beek), Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands
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- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Drs de Preud'homme, Pruijssers, and Visser)
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- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Drs de Preud'homme, Pruijssers, and Visser)
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- Pediatrics (Drs Krijgh and van Beek), Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands
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Lummevaara L, Ordén MR, Mykkänen A, Keski-Nisula L. Delayed umbilical cord clamping in elective and nonelective term Cesarean delivery. J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod 2024; 53:102717. [PMID: 38142753 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2023.102717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Delayed cord clamping (DCC) is recommended for preterm and term neonates, regardless of delivery mode. After impression of increased maternal blood loss following DCC implementation during Cesarean delivery (CD) concerns arose about maternal safety, particularly in term CDs. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study by reviewing birth records from our tertiary hospital in Kuopio, Finland including 914 women with singleton term CD and recorded estimated blood loss. Early cord clamping (ECC) occurred from January 2016 to December 2019, while DCC (30-60 s) from January 2020 to December 2020. We evaluated maternal and neonatal outcomes for ECC vs. DCC and assessed severe postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) (≥1500 ml) and its potential clinical risk factors. RESULTS In total, 914 women were included (DCC N = 152; ECC N = 762). Estimated mean maternal blood loss showed no significant difference between DCC and ECC groups (697 ml vs. 750 ml, p < 0.96). Severe PPH was less frequent in the DCC group (4.6% vs. 10.5 %, p < 0.024). Neonatal outcomes were similar between groups. Multivariable analysis revealed that women with placenta previa (OR 5.63, p < 0.001), macrosomic neonate (OR 2.75, p < 0.001), and intrapartum infection (OR 2.00, p < 0.057) had an increased risk for severe PPH. Earlier CD was associated with less severe PPH (OR 0.36, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS DCC (30-60 s) during term CD did not increase maternal blood loss in singleton pregnancies and demonstrated no short-term adverse effects on neonates. Our findings support the general practice of DCC during both elective and nonelective term CD.
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- Liina Lummevaara
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, FI-70211 Kuopio, Finland.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, FI-70211 Kuopio, Finland; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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Herold J, Abele H, Graf J. Effects of timing of umbilical cord clamping for mother and newborn: a narrative review. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2024; 309:47-62. [PMID: 36988681 PMCID: PMC10770188 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-023-06990-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This narrative review was performed to evaluate the correct timing of umbilical cord clamping for term infants. It was intended to determine any advantages or disadvantages from early or delayed cord clamping for newborns, infants or mothers. METHODS A systematic search on two databases was conducted using the PICO pattern to define a wide search. Out of 43 trials, 12 were included in this review. Three of the included studies are meta-analyses, nine are randomized controlled trials. RESULTS Early or delayed cord clamping was defined differently in all the included trials. However, there are many advantages from delayed cord clamping of at least > 60 s for newborns and infants up to 12 months of age. The trials showed no disadvantages for newborns or mothers from delayed cord clamping, except for a lightly increased risk of jaundice or the need for phototherapy. CONCLUSION Delayed umbilical cord clamping for term infants should be performed. Further research is needed to improve knowledge on physiological timing of umbilical cord clamping in term infants, which also leads to the same advantages as delayed cord clamping.
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- Juliane Herold
- Section of Midwifery Science, Institute for Health Sciences, University Hospital Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 9, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
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- Section of Midwifery Science, Institute for Health Sciences, University Hospital Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 9, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
- Department for Women's Health, University Hospital Tübingen, Calwerstr. 7, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
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- Section of Midwifery Science, Institute for Health Sciences, University Hospital Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 9, 72076, Tübingen, Germany.
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Yoon S, Jin Y, Kim Y, Sung JH, Choi SJ, Oh SY, Roh CR. Effect of delayed cord clamping on maternal and neonatal outcome in twin pregnancies: a retrospective cohort study. Sci Rep 2023; 13:17339. [PMID: 37833351 PMCID: PMC10575853 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-44575-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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The objective of this study was to compare the maternal and neonatal outcomes following delayed cord clamping (DCC) versus immediate cord clamping (ICC) in twin pregnancies. This was a retrospective cohort study of 705 twin pregnancies who delivered at ≥ 24 weeks of gestation. Maternal and neonatal hemoglobin levels, blood transfusion, and neonatal outcomes were compared between DCC (n = 225) and ICC (n = 480) groups. Mean maternal predelivery and postpartum hemoglobin levels and the rate of postpartum hemoglobin drop ≥ 20% or maternal blood transfusion were comparable between the two groups. The DCC group had a significantly higher mean neonatal hemoglobin level (DCC vs. ICC: 17.4 ± 3.5 vs. 16.6 ± 2.7 g/dl, P = 0.010) but significantly lower rates of neonatal blood transfusion (DCC vs. ICC: 3.3% vs. 8.8%, P < 0.001) and respiratory distress syndrome (DCC vs. ICC: 6.7% vs. 15.2%, P < 0.001) than the ICC group. In conclusion, DCC compared with ICC in twin pregnancy was not associated with an increase of maternal postpartum bleeding complications, but it was associated with higher neonatal hemoglobin level and lower risks of neonatal blood transfusion and respiratory distress syndrome.
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- Suin Yoon
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Korea.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Korea
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Nunes I, Nicholson W, Theron G. FIGO good practice recommendations on surgical techniques to improve safety and reduce complications during cesarean delivery. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2023; 163 Suppl 2:21-33. [PMID: 37807585 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.15117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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FIGO is actively contributing to the global effort to reduce maternal morbidity, mortality, and disability worldwide. Cesarean delivery rates are increasing globally, without signs of slowing down. Bleeding associated with cesarean delivery has become an important cause of hemorrhage-related maternal deaths in many low- and middle-income countries. Correct surgical techniques to improve safety and reduce complications of cesarean delivery is of the utmost importance. This article presents FIGO's good practice recommendations for effective surgical techniques to reduce cesarean complications. Evidence-based information is included where data are available. An expanded WHO Surgical Safety Checklist for maternity cases is suggested. Different incision techniques through the layers of the abdominal wall with appropriate indications are discussed. Hysterotomy through a transverse incision is described, as are indications for low vertical and classical incisions. Important precautions when extracting the fetus are explained. Uterine closure includes a safe method ensuring adequate reapproximation of the upper segment if a vertical incision is made. The paper concludes with the management of two common bleeding problems following delivery of the placenta.
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- Inês Nunes
- Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, CINTESIS - Center for Health Technology and Services Research, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- George Washington University Milken School of Public Health, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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Kitaoka H, Shitara Y, Kashima K, Ochiai S, Chikai H, Watanabe K, Ida H, Kumagai T, Takahashi N. Risk factors for anemia of prematurity among 30-35-week preterm infants. Fukushima J Med Sci 2023; 69:115-123. [PMID: 37164765 PMCID: PMC10480510 DOI: 10.5387/fms.2022-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The risk factors for anemia of prematurity (AOP) among late preterm infants are unelucidated. We identified risk factors for declining hemoglobin (Hb) concentration and triggering factors for AOP treatment in infants born at 30-35 gestational weeks. METHODS From 2012 to 2020, we conducted a single-center retrospective study of infants born at 30-35 weeks of gestation without congenital anomalies or severe hemorrhage. The primary outcome was AOP development, defined by initiation of treatments including red blood cell transfusion, subcutaneous injections of erythropoietin, and iron supplementation. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to investigate potential risk factors for AOP. RESULTS A total of 358 infants were included. Lower gestational age (odds ratio, 0.19; 95% confidence interval 0.11-0.32), small for gestational age (SGA; 7.17, 2.15-23.9), low maternal Hb level before birth (0.66, 0.49-0.87), low Hb at birth (0.71, 0.57-0.89), and multiple large blood samplings (1.79; 1.40-2.29) showed significantly higher odds for AOP development. CONCLUSIONS Gestational age, SGA, low maternal Hb before birth, Hb at birth, and high number of large blood samplings were positively associated with AOP development in infants born at 30-35 gestational weeks.
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- Hiroki Kitaoka
- Department of Pediatrics, Yaizu City Hospital
- Department of Pediatrics, The University of Tokyo Hospital
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- Department of Pediatrics, The University of Tokyo Hospital
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yaizu City Hospital
- Department of Neonatology, Tokyo Metropolitan Bokutoh Hospital
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yaizu City Hospital
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Uduwana S, Nemerofsky S. Umbilical cord management - the first opportunity to improve healthcare disparities. Semin Perinatol 2023:151785. [PMID: 37336672 DOI: 10.1016/j.semperi.2023.151785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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This review focuses on iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in women and children in the United States. These are common, fixable problems that disproportionally affect minority populations. There are many opportunities for successful screening and management. The knowledge and awareness for identification and treatment of our populations' commonest deficiency is crucial.
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- Shanika Uduwana
- Stamford Health, Stamford, CT, United States; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center - Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center - Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Bronx, NY, United States.
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Fairchild K. Assisted ventilation prior to umbilical cord clamping: Potential benefits, challenges, and research studies. Semin Perinatol 2023:151788. [PMID: 37380529 DOI: 10.1016/j.semperi.2023.151788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Delayed cord clamping (DCC) is beneficial for many infants, and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends at least 30-60 seconds of DCC for both term and preterm vigorous infants. For newly born infants that are not vigorous, some evidence in animal models suggests that providing assisted ventilation prior to cord clamping (V-DCC) leads to a more stable transition of cerebral, pulmonary and systemic circulation and oxygenation and may confer not only short-term physiologic benefits but perhaps also improvement in clinically important outcomes. This review is based around 7 questions to help the reader understand the physiologic underpinnings and challenges of V-DCC as well as the published and ongoing research studies aimed at determining whether V-DCC is beneficial for preterm or term infants.
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- Karen Fairchild
- Division of Neonatology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, PO Box 800386, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA.
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Song D, Jelks A, Narasimhan SR, Jegatheesan P. Cord management strategies in multifetal gestational births. Semin Perinatol 2023:151743. [PMID: 37005172 DOI: 10.1016/j.semperi.2023.151743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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Multifetal gestations are associated with high risks of neonatal mortality and morbidities primarily due to prematurity. Delayed cord clamping and cord milking facilitate the postnatal transition and improve outcomes. Limited evidence shows that delayed cord clamping for 30-60 s and cord milking are feasible without causing harm and potentially beneficial in uncomplicated multifetal deliveries. However, data on maternal bleeding from the limited studies are inconsistent. Based on current knowledge of the risk vs. benefits, it is reasonable to perform delayed cord clamping or cord milking (>28 weeks of gestation) in uncomplicated monochorionic and dichorionic multiples. Clearly defined criteria for suitable candidates, indications for clamping or milking the cord during delivery, and improved obstetric techniques in Cesarean deliveries are critical to minimize risks and optimize neonatal transition. Research is needed to identify safe and optimal cord-management strategies for improving survival and long-term outcomes in this high-risk population.
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- Dongli Song
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA 95128, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA, USA; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA 95128, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA 95128, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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Uribe K, Chiruvolu A, Jelin AC. Maternal implications of placental transfusion. Semin Perinatol 2023:151733. [PMID: 37068968 DOI: 10.1016/j.semperi.2023.151733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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Placental transfusion for 30-60 s after delivery is recommended by numerous professional societies and is now a common practice. Numerous studies document neonatal benefit with minimal maternal risk when routine neonatal stabilization and active management of the third stage of labor are undertaken during the period of delayed cord clamping. Maternal outcomes do not show any increased incidence of postpartum hemorrhage, or need for blood product transfusion in the case of vaginal delivery or cesarean section. Fetomaternal hemorrhage is also likely decreased with delayed cord clamping. In the case of fetal anomalies, cord management should be individualized according to each special circumstance, but is unlikely to lead to increased maternal morbidity. While few studies have investigated maternal outcomes with umbilical cord milking, this practice has not been as widely adopted. With careful monitoring of maternal and fetal well-being, a period of placental transfusion following delivery is advised for benefit of the neonate without significant maternal risk.
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- Katelyn Uribe
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe Street, Phipps 228, Baltimore, MD 228, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Baylor University Medical Center, Pediatrix Medical Group, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe Street, Phipps 228, Baltimore, MD 228, USA
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Salcido C, Shahidi SA, Poeltler DM, Gollin Y, Johnston LA, Katheria AC. Maternal bleeding complications and neonatal outcomes following early versus delayed umbilical cord clamping in cesarean deliveries for very low birthweight infants. J Perinatol 2023; 43:39-43. [PMID: 36357575 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-022-01558-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Determine effect of at least 60 s delayed cord clamping (DCC) on postpartum hemorrhage and maternal estimated blood loss (EBL) in very low birth weight (VLBW) cesarean deliveries when compared to early cord clamping (ECC). STUDY DESIGN Retrospective study of VLBW infants at birth. Maternal pre- and post-operative hemoglobin, EBL, and neonatal outcomes were collected. RESULTS In total, 620 VLBW infants (DCC = 166, ECC = 454) born to 545 mothers (DCC = 155, ECC = 390) were included. Maternal PPH between DCC was 8% versus ECC was 10% p = 0.52. There were no differences in estimated blood loss or rate of maternal blood transfusion between groups. The post-operative hemoglobin was lower in infants receiving ECC compared to DCC (10.4 [9.4-11.5] versus 10.8 [10.1-11.9] g/dl, p = 0.01). In comparing pre-operative to post-operative hemoglobin there was no difference between DCC and ECC (-1.2 [-2.0 to -0.3] versus -1.2 [-2.1 to -0.6] g/dl, p = 0.46). CONCLUSION DCC of at least 60 s did not increase maternal bleeding complications during VLBW cesarean delivery. To our knowledge, this retrospective study is the largest sample size to date of preterm cesarean deliveries to support maternal safety regarding bleeding complications after delayed cord clamping.
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- Catherine Salcido
- Neonatal Research Institute at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Neonatal Research Institute at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Neonatal Research Institute at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Neonatal Research Institute at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, San Diego, CA, USA.
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De Angelis C, Saccone G, Sorichetti E, Alagna M, Zizolfi B, Gragnano E, Legnante A, Sardo ADS. Effect of delayed versus immediate umbilical cord clamping in vaginal delivery at term: A randomized clinical trial. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2022; 159:898-902. [PMID: 35428979 PMCID: PMC9790594 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.14223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare maternal blood loss with immediate cord clamping versus delayed cord clamping in women undergoing spontaneous vaginal delivery at term. METHODS Parallel group non-blinded randomized trial conducted at a single center in Italy. Women with singleton gestations who underwent spontaneous vaginal delivery at term were eligible and were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either immediate or delayed cord clamping. In the immediate cord clamping group, cord clamping was within 15 s after birth. In the delayed cord clamping group, cord clamping was after more than 60 s, or when the cord had stopped pulsing. The primary outcome was change in maternal hemoglobin level from the day of delivery to day one after delivery. RESULTS A total of 122 participants were enrolled in the trial. There were no significant differences in maternal blood loss as assessed by comparing the decrease in maternal hemoglobin level (mean difference - 0.10 g/dl, 95% confidence interval - 0.28 to 0.08) between the two groups. The mean hemoglobin level at postdelivery day 1 was 11.0 ± 1.5 g/dl in the delayed group and 11.3 ± 1.6 g/dl in the immediate group. CONCLUSIONS Delayed umbilical cord clamping, compared with immediate umbilical cord clamping, resulted in no significant change in maternal hemoglobin level 1 day after delivery. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov NCT04353544.
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- Carlo De Angelis
- Department of Maternal and Child CareCasa di Cura Accreditata Fabia MaterRomeItaly
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of MedicineUniversity of Naples Federico IINaplesItaly
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- Department of Maternal and Child CareCasa di Cura Accreditata Fabia MaterRomeItaly
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- Department of Maternal and Child CareCasa di Cura Accreditata Fabia MaterRomeItaly
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of MedicineUniversity of Naples Federico IINaplesItaly
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of MedicineUniversity of Naples Federico IINaplesItaly
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- Department of Public Health, School of MedicineUniversity of Naples Federico IINaplesItaly
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A newborn's "life line" - A review of umbilical cord management strategies. Semin Perinatol 2022; 46:151621. [PMID: 35697528 DOI: 10.1016/j.semperi.2022.151621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Literature supporting various umbilical management strategies have increased substantially over the past decade. Delayed cord clamping and umbilical cord milking are increasing embraced by obstetricians and neonatologists, and multiple international governing bodies now endorse these practices. This review summarizes the benefits and limitations of the different umbilical cord management strategies for term, near-term, and preterm neonates. Additional studies are underway to elucidate the safety profile of these practices, long term outcomes, and variations within these strategies that could potentially augment the benefits.
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Lu J, Yue G, Wang Q, Zhou X, Ju R. A review on development of placental transfusion in term and preterm infants. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:890988. [PMID: 36186636 PMCID: PMC9520323 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.890988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In recent years, it has been verified that placental transfusion can replenish blood volume of neonates, improve organ perfusion in the early postnatal stage, and facilitate the transition from fetal circulation to adult circulation. Meanwhile, placental transfusion can reduce the need for blood transfusion and the onset of intraventricular hemorrhage, necrotizing enterocolitis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and other complications. Furthermore, it can improve the iron store and the long-term prognosis of central nervous system, and reduce infant mortality. Different methods have been used, including delayed cord clamping, intact umbilical cord milking, and cut umbilical cord milking. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other academic organizations recommend the routine use of delayed cord clamping at birth for the most vigorous term and preterm neonates. However, details of placental transfusion should be clarified, and the short/long-term impacts of this technology on some infants with special conditions still require further study.
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- Neonatal Department, Chengdu Women’s and Children’s Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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Rashwan A, Eldaly A, El-Harty A, Elsherbini M, Abdel-Rasheed M, Eid MM. Delayed versus early umbilical cord clamping for near-term infants born to preeclamptic mothers; a randomized controlled trial. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:515. [PMID: 35752762 PMCID: PMC9233844 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-04831-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to assess delayed versus early umbilical cord clamping in preeclamptic mothers undergoing scheduled caesarean delivery regarding the maternal intra-operative blood loss and neonatal outcomes. METHODS A clinical trial was conducted on 62 near-term preeclamptic mothers (36-38+6 weeks) who were planned for caesarean delivery. They were randomly assigned into two groups. The first group was the early cord clamping (ECC) group (n= 31), in which clamping the umbilical cord was within 15 seconds, while the second group was the delayed cord clamping (DCC) group (n= 31), in which clamping the umbilical cord was at 60 seconds. All patients were assessed for intra-operative blood loss and incidence of primary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). Otherwise, all neonates were assessed for APGAR scores, the need for the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission due to jaundice, and blood tests (haemoglobin, haematocrit. and serum bilirubin). RESULTS There was not any significant difference between the two groups regarding the maternal estimated blood loss (P=0.673), the rates of PPH (P=0.1), post-delivery haemoglobin (P=0.154), and haematocrit values (P=0.092). Neonatal outcomes also were showing no significant difference regarding APGAR scores at the first minute (P=1) and after 5 minutes (P=0.114), day 1 serum bilirubin (P=0.561), day 3 serum bilirubin (P=0.676), and the rate of NICU admission (P=0.671). However, haemoglobin and haematocrit values were significantly higher in the DCC group than in the ECC group (P<0.001). CONCLUSION There is no significant difference between DCC and ECC regarding maternal blood loss. However, DCC has the advantage of significantly higher neonatal haemoglobin. TRIAL REGISTRATION It was first registered at ClinicalTrials.gov on 10/12/2019 with registration number NCT04193345.
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- Ahmed Rashwan
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Reproductive Health Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 El-Buhouth St, Dokki, Cairo, 12622, Egypt.
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Neonatal resuscitation practices in Italy: a survey of the Italian Society of Neonatology (SIN) and the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS). Ital J Pediatr 2022; 48:81. [PMID: 35655278 PMCID: PMC9164545 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-022-01260-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Providing appropriate care at birth remains a crucial strategy for reducing neonatal mortality and morbidity. We aimed to evaluate the consistency of practice and the adherence to the international guidelines on neonatal resuscitation in level-I and level-II Italian birth hospitals. METHODS This was a cross-sectional electronic survey. A 91-item questionnaire focusing on current delivery room practices in neonatal resuscitation was sent to the directors of 418 Italian neonatal facilities. RESULTS The response rate was 61.7% (258/418), comprising 95.6% (110/115) from level-II and 49.0% (148/303) from level-I centres. In 2018, approximately 300,000 births occurred at the participating hospitals, with a median of 1664 births/centre in level-II and 737 births/centre in level-I hospitals. Participating level-II hospitals provided nasal-CPAP and/or high-flow nasal cannulae (100%), mechanical ventilation (99.1%), HFOV (71.0%), inhaled nitric oxide (80.0%), therapeutic hypothermia (76.4%), and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ECMO (8.2%). Nasal-CPAP and/or high-flow nasal cannulae and mechanical ventilation were available in 77.7 and 21.6% of the level-I centres, respectively. Multidisciplinary antenatal counselling was routinely offered to parents at 90.0% (90) of level-II hospitals, and 57.4% (85) of level-I hospitals (p < 0.001). Laryngeal masks were available in more than 90% of participating hospitals while an end-tidal CO2 detector was available in only 20%. Significant differences between level-II and level-I centres were found in the composition of resuscitation teams for high-risk deliveries, team briefings before resuscitation, providers qualified with full resuscitation skills, self-confidence, and use of sodium bicarbonate. CONCLUSIONS This survey provides insight into neonatal resuscitation practices in a large sample of Italian hospitals. Overall, adherence to international guidelines on neonatal resuscitation was high, but differences in practice between the participating centres and the guidelines exist. Clinicians and stakeholders should consider this information when allocating resources and planning perinatal programs in Italy.
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Badurdeen S, Davis PG, Hooper SB, Donath S, Santomartino GA, Heng A, Zannino D, Hoq M, Omar F Kamlin C, Kane SC, Woodward A, Roberts CT, Polglase GR, Blank DA. Physiologically based cord clamping for infants ≥32+0 weeks gestation: A randomised clinical trial and reference percentiles for heart rate and oxygen saturation for infants ≥35+0 weeks gestation. PLoS Med 2022; 19:e1004029. [PMID: 35737735 PMCID: PMC9269938 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Globally, the majority of newborns requiring resuscitation at birth are full term or late-preterm infants. These infants typically have their umbilical cord clamped early (ECC) before moving to a resuscitation platform, losing the potential support of the placental circulation. Physiologically based cord clamping (PBCC) is clamping the umbilical cord after establishing lung aeration and holds promise as a readily available means of improving early newborn outcomes. In mechanically ventilated lambs, PBCC improved cardiovascular stability and reduced hypoxia. We hypothesised that PBCC compared to ECC would result in higher heart rate (HR) in infants needing resuscitation, without compromising safety. METHODS AND FINDINGS Between 4 July 2018 and 18 May 2021, infants born at ≥32+0 weeks' gestation with a paediatrician called to attend were enrolled in a parallel-arm randomised trial at 2 Australian perinatal centres. Following initial stimulation, infants requiring further resuscitation were randomised within 60 seconds of birth using a smartphone-accessible web link. The intervention (PBCC) was to establish lung aeration, either via positive pressure ventilation (PPV) or effective spontaneous breathing, prior to cord clamping. The comparator was early cord clamping (ECC) prior to resuscitation. The primary outcome was mean HR between 60 to 120 seconds after birth, measured using 3-lead electrocardiogram, extracted from video recordings blinded to group allocation. Nonrandomised infants had deferred cord clamping (DCC) ≥120 seconds in the observational study arm. Among 508 at-risk infants enrolled, 123 were randomised (n = 63 to PBCC, n = 60 to ECC). Median (interquartile range, IQR) for gestational age was 39.9 (38.3 to 40.7) weeks in PBCC infants and 39.6 (38.4 to 40.4) weeks in ECC infants. Approximately 49% and 50% of the PBCC and ECC infants were female, respectively. Five infants (PBCC = 2, ECC = 3, 4% total) had missing primary outcome data. Cord clamping occurred at a median (IQR) of 136 (126 to 150) seconds in the PBCC arm and 37 (27 to 51) seconds in the ECC arm. Mean HR between 60 to 120 seconds after birth was 154 bpm (beats per minute) for PBCC versus 158 bpm for ECC (adjusted mean difference -6 bpm, 95% confidence interval (CI) -17 to 5 bpm, P = 0.39). Among 31 secondary outcomes, postpartum haemorrhage ≥500 ml occurred in 34% and 32% of mothers in the PBCC and ECC arms, respectively. Two hundred ninety-five nonrandomised infants (55% female) with median (IQR) gestational age of 39.6 (38.6 to 40.6) weeks received DCC. Data from these infants was used to create percentile charts of expected HR and oxygen saturation in vigorous infants receiving DCC. The trial was limited by the small number of infants requiring prolonged or advanced resuscitation. PBCC may provide other important benefits we did not measure, including improved maternal-infant bonding and higher iron stores. CONCLUSIONS In this study, we observed that PBCC resulted in similar mean HR compared to infants receiving ECC. The findings suggest that for infants ≥32+0 weeks' gestation who receive brief, effective resuscitation at closely monitored births, PBCC does not provide additional benefit over ECC (performed after initial drying and stimulation) in terms of key physiological markers of transition. PBCC was feasible using a simple, low-cost strategy at both cesarean and vaginal births. The percentile charts of HR and oxygen saturation may guide clinicians monitoring the transition of at-risk infants who receive DCC. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) ACTRN12618000621213.
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- Shiraz Badurdeen
- Newborn Research Centre, The Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Australia
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- Newborn Research Centre, The Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit and Clinical Sciences Research, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- The University of Melbourne, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Melbourne, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Australia
- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit and Clinical Sciences Research, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit and Clinical Sciences Research, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit and Clinical Sciences Research, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Newborn Research Centre, The Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- The University of Melbourne, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Melbourne, Australia
- Division of Maternity Services and Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Division of Maternity Services and Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Australia
- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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Fan HX, Xiao ZW. Predictors of rebleeding in patients with acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2022; 30:280-286. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v30.i6.280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a risk of rebleeding after acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (ANVUGIB), and rebleeding increases the risk of poor prognosis. At present, there is no effective predictive method for such rebleeding. The changes of red blood cell distribution width as well as hemoglobin and gastrin levels are all related to bleeding diseases, which can provide a reference for clinical improvement of relevant mechanisms and prediction of bleeding.
AIM To investigate the relationship of the red blood cell distribution width (RDW), hemoglobin (Hb), and gastrin (GAS) with Glasgow-Blatchford score (GBS) and AIMS65 score in patients with ANVUGIB and to explore their predictive value for rebleeding.
METHODS A prospective cohort study was conducted on 122 ANVUGIB patients admitted to our hospital from August 2018 to February 2021, and they were divided into either a rebleeding group (n = 31) or a no-rebleeding group (n = 91) according to whether rebleeding occurred 7 d after onset. Baseline data, RDW, Hb, GAS, GBS score, and AIMS65 score were compared between the two groups. Pearson correlation analysis was performed to explore the relationship of each index with GBS and AIMS65 scores, and multi-factor logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the influencing factors of rebleeding. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and the area under the curve (AUC) were used to analyze the value of each index in predicting rebleeding, and to compare the incidence of rebleeding in patients with different levels of each index.
RESULTS The proportion of patients with gastrointestinal bleeding in the rebleeding group was higher than that of the no-rebleeding group. The RDW, GAS, and GBS and AIMS65 scores were higher and Hb was lower in the rebleeding group than in the no-rebleeding group (P < 0.05). RDW and GAS were positively correlated with GBS and AIMS65 scores, and Hb was negatively correlated with GBS and AIMS65 scores (P < 0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that after controlling for past gastrointestinal bleeding, GBS, and AIMS65 score, RDW, Hb, and GAS were still influencing factors of rebleeding (P < 0.05). The performance of RDW and Hb combined with GAS for predicting rebleeding (AUC = 0.850) was better than that of RDW (0.721), Hb (0.721), or GAS (0.806) alone. The rebleeding rate in patients with high levels of RDW and GAS was higher than that of patients with low levels, but patients with high levels of Hb had a lower rebleeding rate than those with low levels (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION RDW, Hb, and GAS are related to the risk of disease and rebleeding in patients with ANVUGIB. Combined detection of them may be a reliable method to assess the risk of disease and predict rebleeding.
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- Hong-Xing Fan
- Emergency Department, Tongxiang First People's Hospital, Tongxiang 314500, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Emergency Department, Tongxiang First People's Hospital, Tongxiang 314500, Zhejiang Province, China
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Chiruvolu A, Estes E, Stanzo KC, Desai S, Cornelius BC. The effects of placental transfusion on mothers. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2022; 35:9356-9361. [PMID: 35098867 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2022.2032636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE While there is ample evidence supporting delayed cord clamping (DCC) in neonates, the data on the maternal outcomes related to DCC are relatively sparse. Moreover, the outcomes, such as postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), were mostly reported for uncomplicated term vaginal deliveries. The objective of this study was to present the two primary maternal outcomes, incidence of PPH and change in hematocrit pre- and post-delivery in complex situations of preterm deliveries and term cesarean sections. STUDY DESIGN Maternal data were collected prospectively since the placental transfusion process was implemented in a step-wise fashion in our delivery hospitals, starting August, 2013. These data on very preterm singleton, moderate preterm, very preterm twin gestation, late preterm deliveries and term cesarean sections with DCC or umbilical cord milking (UCM) were compared with respective retrospective cohorts of deliveries in which immediate cord clamping (ICC) was performed. RESULTS Comparing very preterm singleton deliveries, the incidence of PPH was similar between the ICC and DCC groups (2.3% vs. 1.7%). There was no significant difference in mean hematocrit change pre- and postdelivery (3.06 ± 1.32 vs. 3.47 ± 1.52). When 45 s DCC cohort was compared with 60 s DCC cohort, there were no significant differences in the incidence of PPH (1.7% vs. 4.8%) or the hematocrit change pre- and postdelivery (3.47 ± 1.52 vs. 4.32 ± 1.88). PPH was not observed in either group when comparing retrospective ICC cohort with prospective DCC cohort with 60 s delay in very preterm twin gestation deliveries. There was no significant difference between the mean hematocrit change pre- and postdelivery (5.5 ± 3.3 vs. 5.8 ± 3.9). When moderate and early late preterm deliveries between 32° to 346 weeks of gestation were compared, there were no differences between the incidence of PPH (0.9% vs. 0%) or hematocrit change pre- and postdelivery (4.2 ± 2.3 vs. 4.8 ± 2.9). Comparing late preterm deliveries between 35° and 366 weeks of gestation, there was no significant difference in the incidence of PPH (13% vs. 11.4%) or the mean hematocrit change pre- and postdelivery (5.0 ± 3.0 vs. 5.1 ± 2.8). In term cesarean deliveries, the incidence of PPH was 2.2% in the retrospective ICC group and 1.4% in the prospective UCM group. There was no difference in mean hematocrit change pre- and postdelivery (5.9 ± 3.7 vs. 6.2 ± 2.8). CONCLUSION DCC or UCM was not associated with the increased risk for PPH or significant change in maternal hematocrit pre- and postdelivery in very preterm singleton, moderate preterm, very preterm twin gestation, late preterm deliveries and term cesarean sections.
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- Arpitha Chiruvolu
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor University Medical Center, Pediatrix Medical Group, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Medical Education, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, TX, USA
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- Department of Nursing, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center McKinney, McKinney, TX, USA
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor University Medical Center, Pediatrix Medical Group, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Kilicdag H, Parlakgumus D, Demir SC, Satar M. Effects of spontaneous first breath on placental transfusion in term neonates born by cesarean section: A randomized controlled trial. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:925656. [PMID: 36177452 PMCID: PMC9513210 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.925656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The role of umbilical cord management in placental transfusion in cesarean section (CS) requires clarification. The spontaneous first breath may be more important than the timing of cord clamping for placental transfusion in neonates born by CS. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the impact of cord clamping after the first spontaneous breath on placental transfusion in neonates born by CS. METHODS We recruited women with a live singleton pregnancy at ≥37.0 weeks of gestation admitted for CS. The interventions performed, such as physiologic-based cord clamping (PBCC), intact-umbilical cord milking (I-UCM), 30-s delay in cord clamping (30-s DCC), and 60-s delay in cord clamping (60-s DCC), were noted and placed in a sealed envelope. The sealed envelope was opened immediately before delivery to perform randomization. RESULTS A total of 123 infants were eligible for evaluation. Of these, 31, 30, 32, and 30 were assigned to the PBCC, I-UCM, 30-s DCC, and 60-s DCC groups, respectively. The mean hemoglobin (Hb) and mean hematocrit (Hct) were significantly higher in the 60-s DCC group than in the PBCC group (p = 0.028 and 0.019, respectively), but no difference was noted among the I-UCM, 30-s DCC, and PBCC groups at 36 h of age. Further, no significant differences were observed in the mean Hb and mean Hct among the I-UCM, 60-s DCC, and 30-s DCC groups. Peak total serum bilirubin (TSB) levels were higher in the 60-s DCC group than in the I-UCM and PBCC groups (p = 0.017), but there was no difference between the 60-s DCC and 30-s DCC groups during the first week of life. The phototherapy requirement was higher in 60-s DCC than in IUCM and 30-sDCC (p = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Our findings demonstrated that PBCC, 30-s DCC, and I-UCM in neonates born by CS had no significant differences from each other on placental transfusion. The Hb and Hct in the neonates were higher after 60-s DCC than after PBCC.
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- Hasan Kilicdag
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Acibadem Adana Hospital, Adana, Turkey
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- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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Management of Placental Transfusion to Neonates After Delivery. Obstet Gynecol 2022; 139:121-137. [PMID: 34856560 DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000004625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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This review summarizes high-quality evidence supporting delayed umbilical cord clamping to promote placental transfusion to preterm and term neonates. In preterm neonates, delayed cord clamping may decrease mortality and the need for blood transfusions. Although robust data are lacking to guide cord management strategies in many clinical scenarios, emerging literature is reviewed on numerous topics including delivery mode, twin gestations, maternal comorbidities (eg, gestational diabetes, red blood cell alloimmunization, human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection, and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 [SARS-CoV-2] infection) and neonatal complications (eg, fetal growth restriction, congenital heart disease, and the depressed neonate). Umbilical cord milking is an alternate method of rapid placental transfusion, but has been associated with severe intraventricular hemorrhage in extremely preterm neonates. Data on long-term outcomes are discussed, as well as potential contraindications to delayed cord clamping. Overall, delayed cord clamping offers potential benefits to the estimated 140 million neonates born globally every year, emphasizing the importance of this simple and no-cost strategy.
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Doulaveris G, Vani K, Saccone G, Chauhan SP, Berghella V. Number and quality of randomized controlled trials in obstetrics published in the top general medical and obstetrics and gynecology journals. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM 2021; 4:100509. [PMID: 34656731 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2021.100509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND There has been an increasing number of randomized controlled trials published in obstetrics and maternal-fetal medicine to reduce biases of treatment effect and to provide insights on the cause-effect of the relationship between treatment and outcomes. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to identify obstetrical randomized controlled trials published in top weekly general medical journals and monthly obstetrics and gynecology journals, to assess their quality in reporting and identify factors associated with publication in different journals. STUDY DESIGN The 4 weekly medical journals with the highest 2019 impact factor (New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, The Journal of the American Medical Association, and British Medical Journal), the top 4 monthly obstetrics and gynecology journals with obstetrics-related research (American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology), and the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine were searched for obstetrical randomized controlled trials in the years 2018 to 2020. The primary outcome was the number of obstetrical randomized controlled trials published in the obstetrics and gynecology journals vs the weekly medical journals and the percentage of trials published, overall and per journal. The secondary outcomes included the proportion of positive vs negative trials overall and per journal and the assessment of the study characteristics of published trials, including quality assessment criteria. RESULTS Of the 4024 original research articles published in the 9 journals during the 3-year study period, 1221 (30.3%) were randomized controlled trials, with 137 (11.2%) randomized controlled trials being in obstetrics (46 in 2018, 47 in 2019, and 44 studies in 2020). Furthermore, 33 (24.1%) were published in weekly medical journals, and 104 (75.9%) were published in obstetrics and gynecology journals. The percentage of obstetrical randomized controlled trials published ranged from 1.5% to 9.6% per journal. Overall, 34.3% of obstetrical trials were statistically significant or "positive" for the primary outcome. Notably, 24.8% of the trials were retrospectively registered after the enrollment of the first study patient. Trials published in the 4 weekly medical journals enrolled significantly more patients (1801 vs 180; P<.001), received more often funding from the federal government (78.8% vs 35.6%; P<.001), and were more likely to be multicenter (90.9% vs 42.3%; P<.001), non-United States based (69.7% vs 49.0%; P=.03), and double blinded (45.5% vs 18.3%; P=.003) than trials published in the obstetrics and gynecology journals. There was no difference in study type (noninferiority vs superiority) and trial quality characteristics, including pretrial registration, ethics approval statement, informed consent statement, and adherence to the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials guidelines statement between studies published in weekly medical journals and studies published in obstetrics and gynecology journals. CONCLUSION Approximately 45 trials in obstetrics are being published every year in the highest impact journals, with one-fourth being in the weekly medical journals and the remainder in the obstetrics and gynecology journals. Only about a third of published obstetrical trials are positive. Trials published in weekly medical journals are larger, more likely to be funded by the government, multicenter, international, and double blinded. Quality metrics are similar between weekly medical journals and obstetrics and gynecology journals.
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- Georgios Doulaveris
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY (Drs Doulaveris and Vani).
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY (Drs Doulaveris and Vani)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences, and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy (Dr Saccone)
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX (Dr Chauhan)
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA (Dr Berghella)
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Keeping the umbilical cord intact after delivery facilitates transition from fetal to neonatal circulation and allows a placental transfusion of a considerable amount of blood. A delay of at least 3 minutes improves neurodevelopmental outcomes in term infants. Although regarded as common sense and practiced by many midwives, implementation of delayed cord clamping into practice has been unduly slow, partly because of beliefs regarding theoretic risks of jaundice and lack of understanding regarding the long-term benefits. This article provides arguments for delaying cord clamping for a minimum of 3 minutes.
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- Ola Andersson
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund, Pediatrics, Lund University, SE-221 85 Lund, Sweden; Department of Neonatology, Skåne University Hospital, Jan Waldenströms gata 47, Malmö SE-214 28, Sweden.
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- Neonatal Research Institute at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns, San Diego, CA, USA; University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, USA
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Shao H, Gao S, Lu Q, Zhao X, Hua Y, Wang X. Effects of delayed cord clamping on neonatal jaundice, phototherapy and early hematological status in term cesarean section. Ital J Pediatr 2021; 47:115. [PMID: 34039384 PMCID: PMC8157738 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-021-01069-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Delayed cord clamping in full-term neonates is widely recommended, while in practice, it is rarely implemented in cesarean section due to the fear of neonatal jaundice and excessive maternal blood loss. The optimal timing of cord clamping remains uncertain. This study was to fully evaluate the effects of delayed cord clamping on short-term hematological status and jaundice in term neonates delivered by cesarean section. Methods This retrospective study enrolled 796 women, who were allocated into the early cord clamping group (n = 377) and the delayed cord clamping group (n = 419). The latter group was further divided into two subgroups (30–60 s, 61–120 s). The outcomes were neonatal transcutaneous bilirubin levels on 0 to 5 days of life and the rate of phototherapy. For neonates who had blood tests on the first three days of life, their hemoglobin and hematocrit were compared among groups. Results Compared with the early cord clamping group, delayed cord clamping merely increased the transcutaneous bilirubin level of neonates on the day of birth rather than that on the following five days. The heel peripheral blood sample size of 1–3 days in the early cord clamping group was 61, 25 and 33, and in the delayed cord clamping group was 53, 46 and 32, respectively. Delayed cord clamping at 30–60 s resulted in the higher neonatal hemoglobin level on day 3 and an increased rate of neonatal polycythemia, without a higher rate of phototherapy. Delayed cord clamping beyond 60 s did not further improve hematological status in term neonates born by cesarean section. Conclusion In cesarean section, delayed cord clamping for 30–60 s improved the early hematological status of term neonates without the enhanced requirement of phototherapy for neonatal jaundice.
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- Hailing Shao
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jiaxing Xiuzhou District Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
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Bollag L, Lim G, Sultan P, Habib AS, Landau R, Zakowski M, Tiouririne M, Bhambhani S, Carvalho B. Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology: Consensus Statement and Recommendations for Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean. Anesth Analg 2021; 132:1362-1377. [PMID: 33177330 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000005257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The purpose of this article is to provide a summary of the Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean delivery (ERAC) protocol written by a Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) committee and approved by the SOAP Board of Directors in May 2019. The goal of the consensus statement is to provide both practical and where available, evidence-based recommendations regarding ERAC. These recommendations focus on optimizing maternal recovery, maternal-infant bonding, and perioperative outcomes after cesarean delivery. They also incorporate management strategies for this patient cohort, including recommendations from existing guidelines issued by professional organizations such as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Society of Anesthesiologists. This consensus statement focuses on anesthesia-related and perioperative components of an enhanced recovery pathway for cesarean delivery and provides the level of evidence for each recommendation.
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- Laurent Bollag
- From the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Magee-Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, California
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, New York
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Temple University, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, California
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A randomized controlled clinical trial on peripartum effects of delayed versus immediate umbilical cord clamping on term newborns. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2021; 262:99-104. [PMID: 34004481 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.04.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the hemoglobin and serum bilirubin concentration of term newborn following delayed and immediate umbilical cord clamping. METHODS A randomized controlled trial of eligible parturients with singleton pregnancy delivered between July 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020 were randomly assigned (1:1 ratio) to either delayed clamping of umbilical cord (60 s after delivery) or immediate clamping (0-15 s) was done. The primary outcome measures included hemoglobin and bilirubin levels of the newborn measured at birth and 48 h of life. Intention-to-treat principle was applied to analysis (www.pactr.org: PACTR201906668876480). RESULTS One hundred and two newborns were randomized into each group and none was lost to follow-up. Participants in both groups had similar socio-demographic and clinical characteristics. At 0 h of birth, cord blood hemoglobin concentration and total bilirubin values were not significantly different between the two groups (p > 0.05). At 48 h of birth, mean hemoglobin concentration was significantly higher in delayed clamping group than immediate clamping group (16.51 ± 1.71 g/dl vs 15.16 ± 2.27 g/dl; p < 0.001) but total mean bilirubin concentration was not significantly different (3.88 ± 1.54 mg/dl vs 3.71 ± 1.20 mg/dl; p = 0.380). There was no significant difference in postpartum hemorrhage (p = 0.653), neonatal jaundice (p = 0.856), and need for phototherapy (p = 0.561) while respiratory symptoms, polycythemia and anemia were not reported. CONCLUSION Delayed cord clamping at childbirth is more advantageous for term infants in terms of more hemoglobin concentration compared to traditional immediate cord clamping. The maternal and perinatal complications were either not significantly different or absent.
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Bruckner M, Katheria AC, Schmölzer GM. Delayed cord clamping in healthy term infants: More harm or good? Semin Fetal Neonatal Med 2021; 26:101221. [PMID: 33653601 DOI: 10.1016/j.siny.2021.101221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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It is recommended to delay cord clamping in healthy term infants for at least 60- and 180-s in high- and limited-resource environments, as delayed cord clamping lowers the incidence of anemia and iron deficiency and improves neurodevelopment. There are improvements in hemodynamic parameters such as peripheral arterial oxygen saturation, heart rate, cardiac output, and cerebral oxygenation. Historically, delayed cord clamping caused a higher rate of hyperbilirubinemia and phototherapy, but more recent evidence suggests this may no longer be the case. In limited-resource environments delayed cord clamping may reduce anemia and iron deficiency potentially improving neurodevelopmental outcomes. The use of delayed cord clamping in newborn infants with intrauterine growth restriction or monochorionic twins is limited and further evidence is needed before it can be formally recommended.
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- Marlies Bruckner
- Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Neonatal Research Institute, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, San Diego, CA, United States.
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- Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Wang N, Eerdun G, Dong Y, Hao L, Li T. Correlation of serum resistin level and other metabolic hormones and immune function in neonatal umbilical cord blood. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e25195. [PMID: 33726012 PMCID: PMC7982248 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000025195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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The present study was conducted with an attempt to explore the correlation of serum resistin level and other metabolic hormones and immune function in neonatal umbilical cord blood.The levels of umbilical cord blood resistin, adiponectin, insulin, growth hormone, leptin, thyrotropin, thyroid hormone (T3, T4), lgM, lgA, lgG, CD4, and CD8 were measured in 180 full-term newborns delivered in hospital from October 2018 to November 2019. The delivery mode, weight, height, and gender at birth were recorded.The levels of resistin, insulin, and growth hormone in umbilical cord blood of newborns delivered vaginally were significantly higher than those born by cesarean section (P < .05), while the levels of adiponectin, leptin, TST, T3, T4, lgM, lgA, lgG, CD4, and CD8 were comparable between the 2 groups (P > .05). The levels of resistin, adiponectin, insulin, growth hormone, leptin, TST, T3, T4, lgM, lgA, lgG, CD4, and CD8 in cord blood of male and female newborns were comparable (P > .05). The newborns with birth weight ≥ 3501 g reported comparable results in the levels of resistin and growth hormone compared with those with birth weight of 3000 to 3500 g (P > .05), but were significantly higher than those with birth weight ≤ 2999 g (P < 0.05). In addition, the levels of adiponectin, insulin, leptin, TST, T3, T4, lgM, lgA, lgG, CD4, and CD8 were comparable among the 3 groups (P > .05). Based on Pearson correlation analysis, neonatal umbilical cord blood resistin was positively correlated with adiponectin, leptin, growth hormone, T3, and T4 (r = 0.281, 0.287, 0.321, 0.276, 0.269, P < .05). However, there was no significant correlation between neonatal umbilical cord blood resistin and insulin, TST, lgM, lgA, lgG, CD4, and CD8.The level of serum resistin in neonatal umbilical cord blood was associated with the delivery mode and birth weight, and positively correlated with adiponectin, leptin, growth hormone, T3, and T4. However, no correlation was observed between serum resistin in neonatal umbilical cord blood and insulin, TST, lgM, lgA, lgG, CD4, and CD8.
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- Na Wang
- Department of Pediatrics, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University
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- Department of Pediatrics, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University
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- Department of Pediatrics, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University
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- Department of Pediatrics, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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Celen S, Horn-Oudshoorn EJJ, Knol R, van der Wilk EC, Reiss IKM, DeKoninck PLJ. Implementation of Delayed Cord Clamping for 3 Min During Term Cesarean Sections Does Not Influence Maternal Blood Loss. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:662538. [PMID: 34239848 PMCID: PMC8257925 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.662538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: To assess maternal safety outcomes after a local protocol adjustment to change the interval of cord clamping to 3 min after term cesarean section. Design, Setting, and Patients: A retrospective cohort study in a tertiary referral hospital (Erasmus MC, Rotterdam). We included pregnant women who gave birth at term after cesarean section. A cohort (Nov 2016-Oct 2017) prior to the protocol implementation was compared to a cohort after its implementation (Nov 2017-Nov 2018). The study population covered 789 women (n = 376 pre-cohort; n = 413 post-cohort). Interventions: Implementation of a local protocol changing the interval of cord clamping to 3 min in all term births. Main outcome measures: Primary outcomes were the estimated maternal blood loss and the occurrence of postpartum hemorrhage (blood loss >1,000 ml). Secondary outcomes included both maternal as well as neonatal outcomes. Results: Estimated maternal blood loss was not significantly different between the pre-cohort and post-cohort (400 mL [300-600] vs. 400 mL [300-600], p = 0.52). The incidence of postpartum hemorrhage (26 [6.9%] vs. 35 (8.5%), OR 1.24, 95% CI 0.73-2.11) and maternal blood transfusion (9 [2%] vs. 13 (3%), OR 1.33, 95% CI 0.56-3.14) were not different. Hemoglobin change was significantly higher in the post-cohort (-0.8 mmol/L [-1.3 to -0.5] vs. -0.9 mmol/L [-1.4 to -0.6], p = 0.01). In the post-cohort, neonatal hematocrit levels were higher (51 vs. 55%, p = 0.004) and need for phototherapy was increased (OR 1.95, 95% CI 0.99-3.84). Conclusion: Implementation of delayed cord clamping for 3 min in term cesarean sections was not associated with increased maternal bleeding complications.
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- Stefanie Celen
- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Gent, Ghent, Belgium.,Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Prevention of iron deficiency anemia in infants and toddlers. Pediatr Res 2021; 89:63-73. [PMID: 32330927 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-020-0907-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Revised: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Anemia, defined as a low blood hemoglobin concentration, is a major global public health problem. Identification of anemia is crucial to public health interventions. It is estimated globally that 273 million children under 5 years of age were anemic in 2011, and about ~50% of those cases were attributable to iron deficiency (Lancet Global Health 1:e16-e25, 2013). Iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) in infants adversely impacts short-term hematological indices and long-term neuro-cognitive functions of learning and memory that result in both fatigue and low economic productivity. IDA contributes to death and disability and is an important risk factor for maternal and perinatal mortality, including the risks for stillbirths, prematurity, and low birth weight (Comparative Quantification of Health Risks: Global and Regional Burden of Disease Attributable to Selected Major Risk Factors. Ch. 3 (World Health Organization, Geneva, 2004)). Reduction in early infantile anemia and newborn mortality rates is possible with easily implemented, low- to no-cost intervention such as delayed cord clamping (DCC). DCC until 1-3 min after birth facilitates placental transfusion and iron-rich blood flow to the newborn. DCC, an effective anemia prevention strategy, requires cooperation among health providers involved in childbirth, and a participatory culture change in public health. Public intervention strategies must consider multiple factors associated with anemia listed in this review before designing intervention studies that aim to reduce anemia prevalence in infants and toddlers. IMPACT: Anemia, defined as a low blood hemoglobin concentration, is a major global public health problem and identification of anemia is crucial to public health interventions. Delayed cord clamping (DCC) until 1-3 min after birth facilitates placental transfusion and iron-rich blood flow to the newborn. Reduction in early infantile anemia and newborn mortality rates is possible with easily implemented, low- to no-cost intervention such as DCC.
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Consonni S, Vaglio Tessitore I, Conti C, Plevani C, Condo' M, Torcasio F, Pintucci A, Locatelli A. Umbilical cord management strategies at cesarean section. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2020; 46:2590-2597. [PMID: 32961613 DOI: 10.1111/jog.14501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the effect of different strategies to improve placental transfusion in cesarean section (CS). METHODS Retrospective analysis of all singleton term pregnancies that underwent CS over 6 months. Delayed umbilical cord clamping (dUCC) was defined as one done at least 60 s after birth. Umbilical cord milking (UCM) was an option when waiting 60 s was deemed unsafe. The two strategies were compared against early (<60 s) umbilical cord clamping (eUCC) without milking. Neonatal hematocrit (Hct) at 48 h was the main outcome variable. RESULTS Of the 223 CS in the cohort, 100 were performed in labor and 123 were elective. dUCC was performed in 137, eUCC without milking in 53 and UCM in 33 cases. Neonatal Hct was higher in CS carried out in labor versus in elective CS (59.76% ± 6.17 vs 56.91% ± 5.95, P = 0.001). At multivariate analysis, CS performed in labor (coefficient [coeff.] 3.44, confidence interval [CI] 1.75-5.13, P < 0.001), UCM (coeff. 3.88, CI 1.61-6.14, P = 0.001) and birth weight (coeff. -0.003, CI -0.005 to -0.001, P = 0.001) were the only variables independently associated with neonatal Hct. In elective CS, UCM led to higher neonatal Hct (61.5% ± 5.5) compared to eUCC without milking (55.1% ± 5.5) and dUCC (56.4% ± 5.7, P = 0.001), while in CS performed in labor there were no significant differences among the placental transfusion strategies. CONCLUSION In term CS, neonatal Hct is significantly higher when the CS is performed in labor or with UCM. In elective CS, UCM could be a valid option to favor placental transfusion.
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- Sara Consonni
- Department of Obstetrics and Pediatrics, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Vimercate, Vittorio Emanuele III Hospital, Carate Brianza, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Pediatrics, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Vimercate, Vittorio Emanuele III Hospital, Carate Brianza, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Pediatrics, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Vimercate, Vittorio Emanuele III Hospital, Carate Brianza, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Pediatrics, ASST Lecco, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale, A. Manzoni Hospital, Lecco, Lecco, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Pediatrics, ASST Lecco, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale, A. Manzoni Hospital, Lecco, Lecco, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Pediatrics, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Vimercate, Vittorio Emanuele III Hospital, Carate Brianza, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Pediatrics, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Vimercate, Vittorio Emanuele III Hospital, Carate Brianza, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Pediatrics, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Vimercate, Vittorio Emanuele III Hospital, Carate Brianza, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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Marzec L, Zettler E, Cua CL, Rivera BK, Pasquali S, Katheria A, Backes CH. Timing of umbilical cord clamping among infants with congenital heart disease. PROGRESS IN PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY 2020; 59:101318. [PMID: 34113067 PMCID: PMC8186731 DOI: 10.1016/j.ppedcard.2020.101318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The optimal timing of clamping and cutting the umbilical cord at birth among infants with congenital heart disease (CHD) remains a subject of controversy and debate. The benefits of delayed umbilical cord clamping (DCC) among term infants without CHD are well described, but the evidence base for DCC among infants with CHD has not been characterized adequately. The goals of the present review are to: 1) compare outcomes of DCC versus early cord clamping (ECC) in term (≥37 weeks of gestation) infants; 2) discuss potential risk/benefit profiles in applying DCC among term infants with CHD; 3) use rigorous systematic review methodology to assess the quality and quantity of published reports on cord clamping practices among term infants with CHD; 4) identify needs and opportunities for future research and interdisciplinary collaboration. Our systematic review shows that previous trials have largely excluded infants with CHD. Therefore, the supposition that DCC is advantageous because it is associated with improved neurologic and hematologic outcome is untested in the CHD population. Given that CHD is markedly heterogeneous, to minimize unnecessary and potentially harmful cord clamping practices, identification of subgroups (single-ventricle, cyanotic lesions) most likely to benefit from optimal cord clamping practices is necessary to optimize risk/benefit profiles. The available evidence base suggests that contemporary, pragmatic, randomized controlled trials comparing DCC with ECC among infants with CHD are needed.
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- Laura Marzec
- Center for Perinatal Research, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
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- Center for Perinatal Research, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
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- Center for Perinatal Research, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
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- Center for Perinatal Research, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
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- Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns, San Diego, CA
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- Center for Perinatal Research, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
- Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
- The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
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Perretta LJ, Spaight M, Yap V, Perlman J. Randomized Study of Delayed Cord Clamping of 30 to 60 Seconds in the Larger Infant Born Preterm. J Pediatr 2020; 224:153-157. [PMID: 32651013 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2020.04.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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In a randomized study of infants born preterm (gestational age 28-34 6/7 weeks), we evaluated delayed cord clamping for 30 (n = 50) vs 60 (n = 55) seconds. The primary outcome of initial hematocrit differed by 2.8% (P = .006), being greater with 60 seconds. There were no differences in secondary outcomes and no adverse consequences between groups. These findings should serve as a stimulus to many centers that are reluctant to implement delayed cord clamping in this targeted larger premature population.
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- Laura J Perretta
- Division of Newborn Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
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- Division of Newborn Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
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- Division of Newborn Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
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- Division of Newborn Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY.
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Songthamwat M, Witsawapaisan P, Tanthawat S, Songthamwat S. Effect of Delayed Cord Clamping at 30 Seconds and 1 Minute on Neonatal Hematocrit in Term Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Trial. Int J Womens Health 2020; 12:481-486. [PMID: 32607000 PMCID: PMC7320901 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s248709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective To compare the effect of delayed cord clamping at 30 seconds and 1 minute on the incidence of neonatal hematocrit, anemia, maternal and neonatal complications in term cesarean delivered neonates. Methods An opened labelled, randomized controlled trial was undertaken. The 160 healthy term cesarean-born neonates were randomly allocated to either 30 seconds or 1-minute groups of delayed cord clamping (DCC) (groups 1 and 2). Neonatal venous hematocrit (Hct) and microbilirubin (Mb) were measured at 48–72 hours after birth. Results One hundred and fifty-nine neonates completed this study. Mean neonatal hematocrit ± standard deviation at 48–72 hours was 49.9 ± 6.0% in group 1 and 51.2 ± 5.9% in group 2 without a statistical difference. Neonatal anemia (Hct less than 45%) occurred in 14/79 neonates (17.7%) in group 1 and in 8/80 cases (10.0%) in group 2 without a significant difference between groups. The incidence of neonatal jaundice and polycythemia (hematocrit more than 65%) was similar between groups. There were no significant differences; in the estimated blood loss during the operation, the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage and other maternal and neonatal complications. Conclusion Neonatal hematocrit was not significantly different following DCC at 30 seconds and at 1 minute, but the incidence of neonatal anemia decreased with the longer timing of DCC. The estimated blood loss and other complications were not different between the two groups. Therefore, one minute-DCC should be considered for neonatal anemic prevention when compared with 30 seconds-DCC.
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- Metha Songthamwat
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Udonthani Hospital, Udonthani, Thailand
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- Department of Pediatrics, Udonthani Hospital, Udonthani, Thailand
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Udonthani Hospital, Udonthani, Thailand
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