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Cord Blood
Findings from Kaplan Medical Center provide new insights into cord blood
November 9th, 2007
Current study results from the report, 'Umbilical cord blood gases,' have been published. According to a study from Rehovot, Israel, "The intrapartum acid-base status of the fetus is an important component in establishing the link between intrapartum events and neonatal condition. The analysis of cord blood gases from the umbilical artery is believed to be the best representation of the fetal acid-base status immediately before birth." "Blood gas analysis is able to objectively confirm or exclude the presence of damaging acidemia. Although measurements may be affected by several factors related to the method of sampling, storage, and assessment, a wide margin of...
Source: Biotech Law Weekly (2007-11-09)
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