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Resuscitate with the placental circulation intact
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- Published on: 22 March 2016
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Since writing this letter I have realised that it is quite feasible for resuscitation to be initiated if necessary, before cutting the cord in every delivery. Air is now recommended for initiating resuscitation and an ambubag could easily be available at every delivery. The importance of initiating resuscitation before clamping the cord is demonstrated by this report from Iffy et al.(1) They suggest traumatic stress may be th...
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