In preparation for a trial of chlorhexidine cleansing regimens in Sylhet District, Bangladesh, we conducted formative research to determine perceptions of the umbilicus and its function, skin and ...

To provide an increasing body of knowledge related to umbilical cord care, a literature review was conducted to study the evolution of umbilical cord care, to evaluate the scientific evidence used to ...

StimLabs has announced the launch of Allacor P, a human umbilical cord device designed for acute and chronic wound management ...

Dry care, or keeping a wound clean and dry using only soap and water, is no worse than standard antiseptics for preventing infection of the umbilical cord stump in newborns, according to a study ...

Cleansing a newborn's umbilical cord with chlorhexidine can reduce an infant's risk of infection and death during the first weeks of life by as much as 20 percent, according to a new study. The study ...

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the present study was to compare alcohol versus natural drying for umbilical cord care in preterm infants and to examine its effects on bacterial colonization and cord ...

During pregnancy the umbilical cord supplies your developing baby with nutrients and oxygen, acting as a lifeline between her body and the placenta. Once your baby is born, however, she doesn’t need ...