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Pediatr. Infect. Dis. J. · Jan 2013
ReviewTopical umbilical cord care for prevention of infection and neonatal mortality.
- Jamlick Karumbi, Mercy Mulaku, Jalemba Aluvaala, Mike English, and Newton Opiyo.
- Division of Paediatrics, Ministry of Medical Services, Afya House, Nairobi, Kenya. jkarumbi@nairobi.kemri-wellcome.org
- Pediatr. Infect. Dis. J. 2013 Jan 1; 32 (1): 78-83.
AbstractUmbilical cord care varies often reflecting community or health-worker beliefs. We undertook a review of current evidence on topical umbilical cord care. Study quality was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation system, and a meta-analysis was conducted for comparable trials. Available moderate-quality to high-quality evidence indicate that cord cleansing with 4% chlorhexidine may reduce the risk of neonatal mortality and sepsis (omphalitis) in low-resource settings.
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