Antiseptic cord care reduces bacterial colonization but delays cord detachment.

Pros and cons of antiseptic cord care.

A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial of Topical Breast Milk, Chlorhexidine, and Dry Cord Care on Umbilical Cord Bacterial Colonization in Premature Infants in NICU

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to compare the topical effect of breast milk, chlorhexidine, and dry cord care on the umbilical cord bacterial colonization in premature infants hospitalized in a neonatal intensive care unit. Methodology: This randomized controlled double-blinded trial was performed on premature infants admitted to the NICU of Valiasr Hospital, Birjand in 2016.  The...

Comparison of the Umbilical Cord Bacterial Colonization in Newborn Infants Rooming in with Mothers and Neonates Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Background Bacterial colonization during and shortly after birth are common in newborn infants. The aim of this study was to determine the umbilical cord bacterial colonization in newborn infants rooming in with mothers and neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Materials and Methods In a cross-sectional study, 180 newborn infants were studied in three groups including: newbo...

A randomized study of 3 umbilical cord care regimens at home in thai neonates: comparison of time to umbilical cord separation, parental satisfaction and bacterial colonization.

OBJECTIVE To compare time to cord separation, parental satisfaction and bacterial colonization, among 3 regimens of cord care at home. STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. MATERIAL AND METHOD Term infants were randomly assigned based on cord care regimens at home: 1) triple dye, 2) alcohol, and 3) no antiseptic agent. Timing of cord separation, and parental satisfaction were evaluated ...

What cord care--if any?

The use of antiseptic treatment during cord care varies from unit to unit. Although it may reduce bacterial colonisation it may also delay cord separation. Where antiseptic treatment is used there is uncertainty as to the best agent. Hexachlorophane powder (0.3%) and 4% chlorhexidene detergent were each compared with dry cord care as a control on a two ward maternity unit in a six month open st...