Which of the following are advantages of delayed cord clamping?
Lesser risk of hypothermia
Lesser risk of hypoglycemia
Lesser risk of hypeension
Lesser risk of anemia
Delayed Cord Clamping (Now included in Neonatal resuscitation) - Wait for at-least 30 seconds after bih, before clamping cord - Should be done in all stable term & preterm neonates - Done in Vigorous Neonates (don't wait in c/o sick neonates) | HR > 100 Good muscle tone Strong Respiratory effos Advantages - Higher Hb level - Lesser anemia - less need for blood transfusion - Higher BP - less chances of shock - Decreases risk of NEC & IVH
Paediatrics