| Does umbilical cord care in preterm infants influence cord bacterial colonization or detachment? | |
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PMID: 14762447 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the present study was to compare alcohol versus natural drying for umbilical cord care in preterm infants and to examine its effects on bacterial colonization and cord detachment. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: Eligible infants <34 weeks gestation admitted to the NICU were randomized to receive either umbilical cleansing with 70% isopropyl alcohol at each diaper change or natural drying. Umbilical stump cultures were performed at 12 to 24 hours, 72 hours, 7 days, and 14 days of age. RESULTS: A total of 109 infants were enrolled; 102 completed the study. Analyses revealed that the median cord detachment time was significantly shorter in the natural drying group compared to the alcohol group (13.0 versus 16.0 days; p=0.003). There were no cases of local umbilical infection in either group. CONCLUSION: Based on the present study, it appears that natural drying is a safe and effective means of umbilical cord care in preterm infants. |
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Authors:
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Kelley Evens; Jeffrey George; Denise Angst; Lorene Schweig |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association Volume: 24 ISSN: 0743-8346 ISO Abbreviation: J Perinatol Publication Date: 2004 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-02-11 Completed Date: 2004-06-14 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8501884 Medline TA: J Perinatol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 100-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Lutheran General Children's Hospital, Park Ridge, IL 60068, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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2-Propanol
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administration & dosage* Administration, Topical Anti-Infective Agents, Local / administration & dosage* Female Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature* Male Prospective Studies Umbilical Cord / drug effects, microbiology* Umbilicus* / microbiology Wound Healing / drug effects Wound Infection / prevention & control* |
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0/Anti-Infective Agents, Local; 67-63-0/2-Propanol |
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