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. 2003;83(3):197-200.
doi: 10.1159/000068933.

Early cord clamping protects at-risk neonates from polycythemia

Letizia Capasso  1 , Francesco Raimondi, Antonio Capasso, Valeria Crivaro, Rachele Capasso, Roberto Paludetto
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Early cord clamping protects at-risk neonates from polycythemia

Letizia Capasso et al. Biol Neonate. 2003.

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  • Biol Neonate. 2004;86(2):109

Abstract

Neonatal polycythemia is a potentially lethal, multi-organ disease. We have performed a prospective, open-label study to test the hypothesis that an early cord clamping proximally to the neonate's abdomen could avert from the neonatal circulation a blood volume critical to the occurrence of polycythemia in at-risk neonates. Newborns were divided into group 1 (clamping time within 10 s) and group 2 (clamping time 11-120 s). Group 1 had statistically significant more blood volume sequestered in the cord and less manifestations of polycythemia.

Conclusion: An early cord clamping is an effective and zero-cost way to prevent polycythemia in at-risk neonates.

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