Patient's question:
The umbilical cord of the newborn did not naturally dry and fall off; it was scraped off and was still not dry, but it still has value. Alcohol sterilization suddenly discovered a small section of plastic tube inside. What is that? Will it fall off by itself after the umbilical cord dries? Is it a steam core?Past treatment history and effectiveness: None.
What assistance is needed: To know what the plastic tube is and whether it will fall off by itself.
Doctor's answer:
The tube is used for amniotic cord induction in newborns. After a newborn is born, the umbilical cord must be cut promptly to allow the establishment of a better body circulation. Currently, some hospitals use plastic tubes for cord induction.After the umbilical cord is induced, the nutrients lost due to the loss of blood supply are approximately self-peeled within about 1 week.
Advice: The plastic tube is used for amniotic cord induction in newborns. After a newborn is born, the umbilical cord must be cut promptly to allow the establishment of a better body circulation. Currently, some hospitals use plastic tubes for cord induction.