Global Journal of Nursing & Forensic Studies
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David J R Hutchon

Consultant Obstetrician, Memorial Hospital, Darlington, England, United Kingdom

Biography

Dr. David J R Hutchon as a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Darlington Memorial Hospital for 28 years, David Hutchon started investigating the circulation and respiration at birth and the effect of early cord clamping in 2003.He has since published and lectured extensively on the subject and co-operating with UK and international colleagues developed equipment and ways of providing neonatal resuscitation at the side of the mother without clamping the cord; this practice is gradually being adopted in a few units around the world. 

Publications

The Timing of Fetal-Maternal Haemorrhage: Clinical and Forensic Implications

The transfer or haemorrhage of a small amount of fetal blood into the mother’s circulation throughout most of pregnancy is common. Larger haemorrhage can sometimes be detected immediately post-partum having occurred during the third stage of labour. It is likely that early cord clamping can sometimes be the cause of a massive fetal maternal h... Read More»

David J R Hutchon

Review Article: Glob J Nurs Forensic Stud 2016,1:104

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