Perinatal management of meconium staining of the amniotic fluid.
The pathogenesis of meconium passage and the pathophysiology of meconium aspiration are reviewed. Intrapartum and neonatal strategies for the prevention of meconium aspiration syndrome are presented in historical perspective, and newer interventions are appraised.
Holtzman
R B
RB
University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Ohio.
Banzhaf
W C
WC
Silver
R K
RK
Hageman
J R
JR
D000653:Amniotic Fluid / Q000502:physiology*; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005316:Fetal Distress / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007224:Infant Care; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008470:Meconium / Q000502:physiology*; D008471:Meconium Aspiration Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy