Umbilical Cord Cleansing Vital For Newborn Health And Survival
Two recent studies published in The Lancet indicate that cleansing of the umbilical cord during childbirth could substantially reduce the risk of infection and rate of mortality in babies in developing countries. One of the studies, led by Prof Zulfiqar A Bhutta, Division of Women and Child Health, The Aga Khan University, assessed whether or not umbilical cord cleansing with 4% chlorhexidine (CHX) solution had any effect on the rate of cord infection (omphalitis) and neonatal mortality in babies... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Baby transferred to hospital after recovery from organ surgery, dies due to 'collective failings'
Ethan Cross, who survived major surgery died after a breathing tube was inserted incorrectly. A Plymouth coroner recorded recorded a verdict of death by misadventure. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
