We do not do routine gases but have just begun having to keep a length of clamped cord to do gases on in retrospect if a baby is unexpectedly flat at or soon after birth. katy. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Naomi Wilkin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au> Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 6:07 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. > > __________ NOD32 1.1798 (20061011) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
