Expert Commentary
Should immediate cord clamping be performed for preterm infants?
OBG Manag. 2018 February;30(2)
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Dr. Repke is Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania.
The author reports no financial relationships relevant to this video.
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WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR PRACTICE?
- Evaluate carefully between which babies require immediate resuscitation and which babies can have cord clamping delayed
- Evaluation requires patience on the part of the OB, neonatologist, and nurse resuscitating team
- Close collaboration among all team members is required