Optimal in-hospital umbilical cord care for newborns: clinical evidence and guidelines
CADTH
Record ID 32014000119
English
Authors' recommendations:
Two systematic reviews, two randomized controlled trials, and two non-randomized studies were identified regarding optimal in-hospital umbilical cord cleaning and care to prevent infections in newborns. No relevant evidence-based guidelines were identified.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2013
URL for published report:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/jul-2013/RB0601%20Umbilical%20Cord%20Care%20Final.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Umbilical Cord
- Infant Care
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
600-865 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8 Canada. Tel: +1 613 226 2553; Fax: +1 613 226 5392;
Contact Name:
requests@cadth.ca
Contact Email:
requests@cadth.ca
Copyright:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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