Which of the following are advantages of delayed cord clamping?
Delayed Cord Clamping (Now included in Neonatal resuscitation) - Wait for at-least 30 seconds after bih, before clamping cord - Should be done in all stable term & preterm neonates - Done in Vigorous Neonates (don't wait in c/o sick neonates) | HR > 100 Good muscle tone Strong Respiratory effos Advantages - Higher Hb level - Lesser anemia - less need for blood transfusion - Higher BP - less chances of shock - Decreases risk of NEC & IVH
Lesser risk of hypothermia
Lesser risk of hypoglycemia
Lesser risk of hypeension
Lesser risk of anemia
Paediatrics