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Gynaecology & Obstetrics General c2b7295b

All of the following constitute the active management of third stage of labour for the prevention of postpaum hemorrhage (PPH) except:

A
Direct injection of oxytocin after delivery of anterior shoulder
B
Constant controlled cord traction
C
Early cord clamping and cutting
D
Prophylactic misoprostol
High-Yield Explanation
Answer- C (Early cord clamping and cutting) Current evidence shows that delayed cord clamping is beneficial for the babv.Immediate cord clamping has been shown to increase the incidence of iron deficiency and anemia.For premature and low bih weight babies immediate cord clamping can also increase the risk of intraventricular hemorrhage and late onset sepsis.

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