McAdams et al. Maternal Health, Neonatology, and Perinatology (2015) 1:10 DOI 10.1186/s40748-015-0011-8
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Steps for implementing delayed cord clamping in a hospital setting Ryan M McAdams1*, Carl H Backes2 and David J R Hutchon3
Abstract Background: Delayed umbilical cord clamping (DCC) permits placental-to-newborn transfusion and results in an increased neonatal blood volume at birth. Despite endorsement by numerous medical governing bodies, DCC in preterm newborns has been slow to be adopted into practice. The purpose of this article is to provide a framework to guide medical providers interested in implementing DCC in a hospital setting. A descriptive implementation guideline is presented based on the author’s personal experiences and the steps taken at the University of Washington (UW) to implement DCC in premature newborns
RESEARCH ARTICLE
Open Access
Steps for implementing delayed cord clamping in a hospital setting Ryan M McAdams1*, Carl H Backes2 and David J R Hutchon3
Abstract Background: Delayed umbilical cord clamping (DCC) permits placental-to-newborn transfusion and results in an increased neonatal blood volume at birth. Despite endorsement by numerous medical governing bodies, DCC in preterm newborns has been slow to be adopted into practice. The purpose of this article is to provide a framework to guide medical providers interested in implementing DCC in a hospital setting. A descriptive implementation guideline is presented based on the author’s personal experiences and the steps taken at the University of Washington (UW) to implement DCC in premature newborns
