article · International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Evaluating predictive values of umbilical cord arterial lactate for adverse newborn outcomes among term‐births in northern Uganda: A cross sectional analytical study

Elizabeth Ayebare
Anna Hjelmstedt
Wibke Jonas
James Tumwine
Jolly Nankunda
Nicola Orsini
Grace Ndeezi
Claudia Hanson

20241 citationOpen accessMakerere University

Abstract

Umbilical cord lactate point-of-care (POC) estimate of ≥5.5 mmol/L predicts adverse neonatal outcomes. This test may be used to trigger early interventions and intensified neonatal care complementing the clinical Apgar score assessment in settings like Uganda.

Research topics

Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
Congenital Heart Disease Studies

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.16037

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