GH0522 Umbilical Cord Clamping and Transition at Birth

GH0522 Umbilical Cord Clamping and Transition at Birth is organized by National Certification Corporation (NCC).

Expiration: 12/31/2024

Objectives:
• Recall normal transition after birth and compare the effects of early versus delayed cord clamping 
• Understand the consequences of early cord clamping 
• Recognize ongoing research related to delayed cord clamping and the effects on the neonate, its challenges, and the importance for VLBW neonates

Content Outline:
• Overview
• Background
• Early Clamping of the Umbilical Cord
    • Physiology
• Delayed Cord Clamping
    • Normal transition
• Consequences of ECC
• Research
• Evolution of Care
• Delayed Cord Clamping with Resuscitation
   • Challenges
• Importance of VLBW neonates
• Summary 

2.0 Contact Hours