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Tuesday January 14, 2025 | 15:00PM - 16:00PM CET

Physiological-Based Cord Clamping: ABC project latest evidence and key findings

Prof. Arjan te Pas

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After years of dedicated effort by the participating Dutch hospitals, we are delighted to announce that the ABC3 study has been published. In this Concord Talk, Prof. Arjan te Pas will present the results from the ABC3 trial, share background information and discuss key lessons learned from over 10 years ABC project. This meeting offers a unique opportunity to discuss the findings and learnings, the implications and possible next steps in advancing Physiological-Based Cord Clamping.

Prof. Arjan te Pas

Professor Arjan te Pas is neonatologist and professor of perinatal transition and neonatal resuscitation at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC). His aim is to expand the knowledge in (patho)physiological processes during perinatal transition and to develop the best strategies for neonatal resuscitation. Prof. Te Pas is the initiator and lead investigator of the Aaration, Breating then Clamping (ABC) project and inventor of Physiological-Based Cord Clamping with the Concord Birth Trolley.

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Case Studies Physiological-Based Cord Clamping

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In this Concord Talk, three Concord Community members will share their knowledge and experience and discuss remarkable case studies:

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In this meeting our three experts will discuss and answer many of the frequently asked questions on physiological-based cord clamping and intact cord resuscitation. There will be a full hour of discussion, allowing you to ask any question you have on this topic.

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Prof. Judith S Mercer

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