A study of the probable risk factors for meconium aspiration syndrome
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Pediatrics - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Meconium is the first intestinal discharge of a newborn which is composed of intestinal secretions such as bile, desquamated skin, lanugo, mucus and intestinal epithelial cells; which is greenish, thick and viscous formed during the 3rd week of intrauterine life. Aims and Objectives: To study the probable risk factors for meconium aspiration syndrome Methodology: This prospective study was conducted in NICU of department of Paediatrics of tertiary care centre from 1st January 2015 to 30th June 2016. Total 152 neonates meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria constituted the material for this study. Detailed history and clinical findings were recorded in the predesigned proforma. The data was collected on proforma and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The statistical software namely Open epi-info was used for the analysis of the data and Microsoft Word and Excel have been used to generate graphs and tables etc. Result: It was found that there was no association between the sex of the babies and the MAS or asymptomatic MSAF. The majority of the patients were full term i.e. Gestational age (wk.) > 37 were 99%. The majority of the patients were born to Primigravida mothers (66%). Among the all 152 neonates studied, anemia 38 (25%) was the most frequent perinatal risk factor followed by fetal distress 27 (18) and PIH 21 (14%).It was found that there was a significant association between thick MSAF and the development of MAS (P-value=35.68, X2=<0.001HS) Conclusion: It can be concluded from our study that the majority of the patients were full term i.e. Gestational age (wk.) > 37 were, born to Primi mothers and also anemia was the most frequent perinatal risk factor followed by fetal distress and PIH. It was found that there was a significant association between thick MSAF and the development of MAS
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Deepa Sachin Phirke, Bhavesh Shah, Defairlin Ranee
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