ObjectiveThe Aim of this study is to investigate Perinatal outcome and the rate of ceserean section following intrapartam amnioinfusion in women with Meconium Stained Amniotic Fluid [MASF]. MethodA total of 100 women at term in labour with meconium stained amniotic fluid were randomised to receive either Transcervical Intrapartum Amnioinfusion with normal saline [50] or routine obstetric care [...

The epidemiology of meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) in term neonates is described in a population-based retrospective study of data recorded for all births from 2000 to 2007 in a French region (Burgundy). Of the 132 884 eligible term newborns, the rate of meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) was 7.93%. The prevalence of severe MAS was 0.067% in the overall population. MAS rate was 0.11% at...

Neonatal pneumopericardium (PPC) is a rare form of neonatal air leak syndrome with high morbidity and mortality. Air leak syndrome in the newborn is usually associated with active resuscitation, respiratory distress syndrome, meconium aspiration syndrome, mechanical ventilation, or trauma associated with labour. Neonatal PPC can be associated with other air leak syndromes such as pneumomediasti...

Surfactant-replacement therapy is a life-saving treatment for preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome, a disorder characterized by surfactant deficiency. Repletion with exogenous surfactant decreases mortality and thoracic air leaks and is a standard practice in the developed world. In addition to respiratory distress syndrome, other neonatal respiratory disorders are characterized b...

Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is caused due to respiratory distress the fetus during or before parturition. As a result of asphyxia, fetal gasping causes meconic amniotic fluid entry into air passages and pulmonary complications, sometimes death newborn. In present study, two cases MAS in murrah buffalo calves born full term by assisted delivery died after few hours were received for routi...

OBJECTIVES To find out the incidence, outcome as well as antenatal, intrapartum and neonatal attributes of meconium stained amniotic fluid (MSAF). DESIGN Prospective study. SETTING Neonatal Unit of Hospital. SUBJECTS 1426 live births occurring in 1500 consecutive deliveries, over one year period. INTERVENTIONS In all babies born through MSAF, thorough oropharyngeal suction as soon as th...

The pathophysiology of meconium aspiration syndrome(MAS) is related to mechanical obstruction of the airways and to chemical pneumonitis. Meconium is also suggested to cause functional deterioration of pulmonary surfactant. Recent studies have reported that meconium inhibits the physical surface properties of pulmonary surfactant, and that administration of exogenous surfactant may provide ther...