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Umbilical catheters placed if CICU transfer.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A standardized risk-stratified postnatal CoA pathway can be effectively implemented in a delivery hospital and minimize medicalization of low-to-moderate-concern newborns. 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