SynthesisThe Cochrane database of systematic reviews2000
Topical umbilical cord care at birth.
Synthesis in The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2000. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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2 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.
- Comparison of Umbilical Cord Cleansing Using Sterile Water and Povidine Iodine-Spirit During Early Neonatal Period: A Double Blind Randomized Control Trial.Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR · 2015Article
- Effect of chlorhexidine cord application on prevention of neonatal sepsis in developing countries: Systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of health sciencesReview
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2 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundUmbilical cord infection caused many neonatal deaths before aseptic techniques were used.
objectivesThe objective of this review was to assess the effects of topical cord care in preventing cord infection, illness and death. SEARCH STRATEGY: We searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group trials register, the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register (Cochrane Library issue 4, 1997) and Medline. We also contacted experts in the field. SELECTION CRITERIA: Randomised and quasi-randomised trials of topical cord care compared with no routine care, and comparisons between different forms of care. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Two reviewers assessed trial quality and extracted data. MAIN
resultsTen studies were included, all from developed countries. No systemic infections or deaths were observed in any of the studies reviewed. Cord and other skin infections within six weeks of observation were not affected by use of antiseptics. There was a trend to reduced colonization with antibiotics compared to antiseptics and no treatment. Antiseptics prolonged the time to cord separation. Use of antiseptics was associated with a reduction in maternal concern about the cord. REVIEWER'S
conclusionsSimply keeping the cord clean appears to be as effective and safe as using antibiotics or antiseptics.
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