Advances in research on the effect of umbilical cord handling on anemic preterm infants / 国际儿科学杂志

ABSTRACT

Anemia of prematurity is one of the most common and serious problems affecting quality of life and survival of premature infants.Recent studies have found that delayed cord clamping or umbilical cord milking may prevent and control anemia of prematurity by providing a placental transfusion and elevating hemoglobin concentration.This review is a summary of current evidence on the effects of different umbilical cord handling on premature infants with anemia,with potential benefits and adverse effects discussed.