新生兒臍帶護理的迷思

Myth of Neonatal Umbilical Cord Care

新生兒臍帶護理為新生兒出生後必須執行的一項護理常規，國內目前各醫療院所大多仍以傳統的酒精作為臍帶護理的方式，然而，由國外的文獻得知，還有使用其他不同製劑作為臍帶護理的方式，本文綜合過去探討不同臍帶護理方式之研究於臍帶脫落的時間、菌落叢聚、臍帶炎及主要照護者的觀點，提供臨床的護理人員參考，以選擇合宜的臍帶護理方式。

Umbilical cord care is a common practice after birth. Although most hospitals routinely use alcohol in the administration of cord care to newborns in Taiwan, the literature suggests that other different cord-care regimens may also be as or more effective. The purpose of this paper is to compare the effect of different cord-care regimens on cord separation time, colonization, omphalitis occurrence, and maternal satisfaction. Findings are hoped to provide nurses information essential to consider and select an optimal approach to umbilical cord care.