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...

Background: The presence of meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) is believed to be one the surest signs fetal distress in utero due hypoxia. objective study determine maternal factors, mode delivery and perinatal outcome for liquor.Methods: A prospective observational 500 women with term pregnancy having liquor during labour after spontaneous or artificial rupture membranes from 01 October 20...

Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is a common problem that most pediatricians will encounter in the delivery room and normal newborn nursery. Approximately 13% of all live births are complicated by meconium stained amniotic fluid (MSAF). MAS is defined as respiratory distress in an infant born through MSAF whose symptoms cannot be otherwise explained. Optimal care for an infant born through MS...

the original biophysical profile is time consuming and costly. this study was performed to compare diagnostic value of the original fetal biophysical profile to the modified biophysical profile. patients were selected from high risk pregnancies referred for fetal assessment and were randomly assigned to two groups. the measures of outcomes were perinatal mortality, cesarean section for abnormal...

Background: Meconium is not only a potential sign of fetal hypoxia but is also a potential toxin if the fetus aspirates particulate matters with a gasping breath in utero or when it takes its first breaths following birth. In addition to this the condition of the mother who gives birth in such circumstances is a concern. Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional descriptive study was carried ou...

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 presence of meconium is associated with a higher incidence of abnormal labor, fetal distress, low apgar scores and delivery by cesarean section.1 It has been estimated that as many as 8 to 16% of pregnancies may be complicated by the presence of meconium in amniotic fluid.2 Meconium aspiration may occur antepartum or intrapartum. Meconium aspiration syndrome develops when there is mechanica...