Early human development
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Early human development · Jul 2015
Effect of delayed cord clamping (DCC) on breathing and transition at birth in very preterm infants.
The effects of delayed cord clamping (DCC) on transition in preterm infants are important as this procedure is becoming increasingly recommended. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of DCC with an historical cohort. ⋯ DCC in these very preterm infants was well tolerated and the majority established spontaneous respiration whilst DCC was occurring. Infants who did not breathe during DCC had worse outcomes.