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Since he is a preemie, can you use Jimmy’s cord blood? His mom asks.

Merchak Case Challenge # 68 -August 2025 Since he is a preemie, can you use Jimmy’s cord blood? His mom asks. As you anticipate the delivery of a 28 weeks preterm infant via C- Section due to Pre-Eclampsia, you are discussing with your team members plans for resuscitation and transfer to your NICU, along with plans for initial blood sampling on admission. The family requested cord blood for blood banking and to obtain initial blood testing from the infant’s umbilical cord.

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