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Table 2 Comparison of cord clamping variables and indications for ECC

From: Neonatal transitional support with intact umbilical cord in assisted vaginal deliveries: a quality-improvement cohort study

 

Period 1 (n = 92)

Period 2 (n = 103)

P-value

Cord clamping time in seconds

320 ± 243

457 ± 375

<  0.001a

  < 60 s (ECC)

12 (13.0)

1 (1.0)

<  0.01b

 60–179 s (IMCC)

12 (13.0)

3 (2.9)

<  0.01b

  ≥ 180 s (DCC)

68 (73.9)

99 (96.1)

<  0.001b

Umbilical cord milking (UCM)

9 (9.8)

4 (3.8)

0.10b

Indications for ECC

(n = 12)

(n = 1)

 

 None / tradition

1 (1.1)

0 (0)

0.47c

 Infant moved to resuscitation tabled

11 (12.0)

0 (0)

<  0.001c

 Cord problems

0 (0)

1 (1.0)

1.00 c

 Maternal complications

0 (0)

0 (0)

 
  1. The results are reported as mean ± standard deviation (SD), frequency (percentage)
  2. aCalculated using Independent samples T-test, equal variances not assumed
  3. bCalculated using Pearson’s Chi-square Test cCalculated using Fisher’s Exact test
  4. dtraditional resuscitation table in period 1, LifeStart in period 2