Does umbilical cord care in preterm infants influence cord bacterial colonization or detachment?
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the present study was to compare alcohol versus natural drying for umbilical cord care in preterm infants and to examine its effects on bacterial colonization and cord detachment. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: Eligible infants <34 weeks gestation admitted to the NICU were rando...
| Published in: | Journal of Perinatology Vol. 24; no. 2; pp. 100 - 105 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | clinical trial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Springer Nature
Feb2004
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