Cord infection and mortality risks
| Severe redness with pus* | Mortality* | Mortality risk† | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple chlorhexidine | 0.35 (0.15 to 0.81) | 0.94 (0.78 to 1.14) | 26.6 |
| Single chlorhexidine | 0.77 (0.40 to 1.48) | 0.80 (0.65 to 0.98) | 22.6 |
| Dry cord care | 1 | 1 | 28.3 |
*Relative risk (95% CI);
†Risk per 1000 livebirths.