It is a CYA measure. Not evidence based care for the benefit of babies or mothers. MM
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sadie Sent: Friday, 13 October 2006 4:25 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] cord blood gases Cord blood gases are routine for every birth at KEMH, Perth :( Sadie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Naomi Wilkin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au> Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 4:07 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] cord blood gases > Hi all, > Just wondering how common it is for cord blood gases to be done in > maternity units. I work in a small metro. hospital with a very busy > maternity unit and our medical 'powers that be' are pushing for them > to be done at every birth. Something we, the midwives, are very, > very reluctant to do. > I was also wondering if anyone knows of any research that may help us > to prevent this from becoming a routine thing. > > Thanks > Naomi. > > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
