Journal article
Impact of meconium consistency on infant resuscitation and respiratory outcomes: a retrospective-cohort study and systematic review
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To compare short-term outcomes of infants born with thick versus thin meconium stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) and to perform a systematic review of the topic.
METHODS: A retrospective, single center, cohort study of infants' ≥34 weeks' gestation born with MSAF between 1 June 2013 and 30 September 2016. Birth resuscitation and respiratory outcomes were compared between the groups. A systematic review was conducted of similar studies …
Authors
Kitsommart R; Thammawong N; Sommai K; Yangnoy J; Bowornkitiwong W; Paes B
Journal
The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, Vol. 34, No. 24, pp. 4141–4147
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
December 17, 2021
DOI
10.1080/14767058.2019.1706476
ISSN
1476-7058