The hematological impact of umbilical cord milking versus delayed cord clamping in premature neonates: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The hematological impact of umbilical cord milking (UCM) was compared to that of delayed cord clamping (DCC) as a faster placental transfusion technique for preterm neonates (between 24 and 34 + 6 weeks gestation). A comparison of important neonatal morbidities was also made.

Methods

This was an open-label randomized trial conducted from June 8, 2017, to April 22, 2019. Two hundred patients with preterm deliveries (24 and 34 + 6 weeks gestation) were assigned to the DCC or UCM group at random at a ratio of 1:1. The study power was 80% for a difference in the hematocrit value of 3% and Hb value of one gram, and an alpha error of 0.05.

Results

The following variables were analyzed in the comparison of UCM vs. DCC: first draw hemoglobin: 17.0 ± 1.9 vs. 16.8 ± 

SUBMITTER: Atia H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9484179 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature