None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Application of 4% chlorhexidine over the umbilical stump: Application of 4% chlorhexidine over the umbilacl stump once daily till the cord separates
Control Intervention1: nil intervent
Sponsors
MAHE GRANTS
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: neonates more than 34 weeks of gestation, hemodynamically stable and not requiring NICU care
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Babies born to mother having : HIV , Hepatitis B, active tuberculosis Babies born to mother with suspected septecemia : fever with rash in the mother , features of urinary tract infection, prolonged rupture of membranes ( >18 hours) babies by mothers side but on antibiotics
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prevention of harmful microorganism colonization of umbilical stump and study of cord separation timeTimepoint: In one group 4% chlorhexidine will be applied over umbilical stump once daily and in the other group nil intervention will be practised . First umbilical swab sample will be taken within 3 hours of life and second at around 120 hours and sent for culture . | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| prevention of neonatal sepsis and morbidity and mortalityTimepoint: Post discharge :Follow up telephonic call be made to know the umbilical stump separation time and to enquire about the health of the umbilical stump . | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactPRASANNA BP
KMC MANGALORE
Outcome results
None listed