New Evidence Available
Updated Recommendation
A new evidence synthesis was published:2014, Guideline: delayed umbilical cord clamping for improved maternal and infant health and nutrition outcomes
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GuidelineGuidelines on basic newborn resuscitation
Year of Publication2012
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Retired
Newly-born babies who do not breathe spontaneously after thorough drying should be stimulated by rubbing the back 2-3 times before clamping the cord and initiating positive-pressure ventilation
Recommended in favor
Conditional