Prevention of Haemorrhage from the Umbilical Cord

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Abstract
Following the death of a baby from simple umbilical haemorrhage at the age of 7 hours, a retrospective clinical investigation was "carried out which showed that the incidence of early haemorrhage has increased since the "short cord" technique was introduced, and a laboratory investigation showed that under comparable conditions both a tape ligature and a metal clip were less effective and reliable methods of occluding the cord than a plastic clamp (Hollister). The use of the plastic clamp is described, and a successful clinical trial in 50 babies reported.

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