Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jan 1994
Comparative Study Clinical TrialMeconium-stained amniotic fluid and respiratory complications: impact of selective tracheal suction.
To determine prospectively the incidence of several pulmonary diagnoses among infants born through clear or meconium-stained amniotic fluid (AF) managed by a selective approach to tracheal intubation. ⋯ We conclude that a selective approach to tracheal intubation and suction of infants with meconium-stained AF was not associated with increased pulmonary morbidity or mortality. Postnatal management of neonates at greatest risk of meconium aspiration syndrome does not necessarily prevent adverse pulmonary outcome.