Meconium Aspiration and Other Asphyxial Disorders
Although meconium can be present in the amniotic fluid in normal deliveries, aspiration of meconium into the lungs is usually a manifestation of fetal asphyxia.
Bancalari, Eduardo +3 more
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Early neonatal deaths associated with perinatal asphyxia in infants ≥2500 g in Brazil,
Objective: To assess the annual burden of early neonatal deaths associated with perinatal asphyxia in infants weighing ≥2500 g in Brazil from 2005 to 2010.
Maria Fernanda Branco de Almeida +5 more
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Labor Induction Versus Expectant Management—A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trial Evidence
ABSTRACT Background Induction of labor is increasingly used across diverse obstetric indications, yet uncertainty persists regarding its impact on neonatal outcomes compared with expectant management across gestational ages. This scoping review aimed to map the scope, characteristics, and findings of randomized controlled trial (RCT) evidence comparing
Premanjali Chowdhury, Ilari Kuitunen
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Early versus late amniotomy during twin labor
Abstract Objective This study evaluates whether timing of amniotomy affects labor characteristics and maternal and neonatal outcomes in twin deliveries. Methods This retrospective study was conducted at a single academic medical center and included dichorionic diamniotic (DCDA) twin pregnancies with a normal anomaly scan and a vertex‐presenting leading
Or Eliner +5 more
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Do neonates with meconium aspiration syndrome require antibiotics?
A randomized clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the utility of antibiotics in the routine management of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS). Neonates diagnosed to have MAS were randomly allocated to either the antibiotic group (n=20) receiving ...
Singh, Meharban +7 more
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Factors associated with mortality in newborn infants with meconium aspiration syndrome [PDF]
Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is still one of the common causes of morbidity and mortality in neonatal period. A retrospective study was conducted from January 1993 to December 1999, to identify factors associated with mortality in MAS.
Asril Aminullah +2 more
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Investigation of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome in Newborns, after NRP Protocol Changing [PDF]
Meconium is a thick green-black odorant substance, which is produced in the embryo's gut at the 12th week of gestation, and then stored in the colon throughout the pregnancy.
Saraei, N. +9 more
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The First Documented Case of Congenital Drug‐Resistant Tuberculosis in Indonesia: A Case Report
This case presents the first documented instance of congenital rifampicin‐resistant tuberculosis (RR‐TB) in Indonesia, where a 32‐week preterm neonate exhibited non‐specific respiratory and sepsis‐like symptoms. After clinical deterioration and the identification of maternal TB, the diagnosis of congenital RR‐TB was confirmed through various tests ...
Cynthia Centauri +3 more
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Meconium aspiration syndrome: the role of resuscitation and tracheal suction in prevention
We reviewed our experience of meconium staining of liquor and meconium aspiration syndrome over a 33 month period. The clinical and radiological severity of disease was assessed in comparison with tracheal suction and resuscitation.
Zulfiqar A. Bhutta +3 more
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Meconium and its Significance and Obstetric Outcome
MSAF is more common in primi gravidas as compared to multi gravidas. Postdatism, PIH, Eclampsia, IUGR, Oligohydromnios, PROM are main associating factors with occurrence of MSAF. ANC has limited role in preventing MSAF.
Anjali Soni +2 more
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