Table 2.
Comparison of cord clamping variables and indications for ECC
| 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) |
The results are reported as mean ± standard deviation (SD), frequency (percentage)
aCalculated using Independent samples T-test, equal variances not assumed
bCalculated using Pearson’s Chi-square Test cCalculated using Fisher’s Exact test
dtraditional resuscitation table in period 1, LifeStart in period 2