Evidence of both foetal inflammation and hypoxia-ischaemia is associated with meconium aspiration syndrome. [PDF]
Yokoi K +5 more
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Morphological Changes in the Lungs of Meconium-Stained Piglets
Meconium staining of the skin is a common event associated with fetal hypoxia, stillbirths, weak-born piglets, and neonatal mortality. Aspiration of meconium leads to meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS).
Daniel Mota-Rojas +7 more
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Clinical characteristics of meconium aspiration syndrome in neonates with different gestational ages and the risk factors for neurological injury and death: A 9-year cohort study. [PDF]
Luo L +6 more
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EFFICACY OF STREOIDS IN NEONATES WITH MECONIUM ASPIRATION
Objectives: The objective of study the was to know about effectiveness of corticosteroid therapy in neonates with meconium aspiration syndrome in comparison with control.
Dr. Mawra Sarwar, Dr. Ammara Nasim, Dr. Kamran Nasir
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The term meconium is derived from the Greek word mekoni, which means poppy juice or opium due to its tarry appearance or to Aristotle’s belief that it induced sleep in the fetus. Meconium constitutes the first stool of a newborn infant. The passage of meconium typically occurs within 48 hours after birth, however it can occur in utero.
Pratesi, Simone, Dani, Carlo
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Meconium aspiration syndrome: An overview of the literature
Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS), a critical cause of morbidity and mortality in term newborns, mostly results from antepartum or postpartum aspiration of meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF).
Hueng-Chuen Fan, Chuan-Mu Chen
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Surfactant dysfunction disorder masquerading as meconium aspiration syndrome and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. [PDF]
Gupta S, Agrawal G, Balde M, Wazir S.
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AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF EFFECT OF LABOUR INDUCTION ON MECONIUM ASPIRATION AND FOETAL OUTCOME
Objective: Labor induction is a widely used procedure to initiate artificial uterine contractions, but its impact on meconium aspiration and fetal outcome needs further investigation, as meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) poses significant risks to the ...
GUPTA, RITU +2 more
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The Effects of Different Types of Steroids on Clinical Outcomes in Neonates with Meconium Aspiration Syndrome: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and GRADE Assessment. [PDF]
Phattraprayoon N +2 more
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The clinical effects of high-frequency oscillatory ventilation in the treatment of neonatal severe meconium aspiration syndrome complicated with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome. [PDF]
Yang G +5 more
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