Abstract
This article discusses the historical background, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of meconium-stained amniotic fluid and provides current concepts in delivery room management of meconium-stained neonate including the current Neonatal Resuscitation Program guidelines.
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MeSH terms
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Amnion
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Contraindications
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Delivery Rooms
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Female
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Guideline Adherence
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Humans
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Incidence
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Infant, Newborn
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Intubation, Intratracheal
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Meconium Aspiration Syndrome / diagnosis
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Meconium Aspiration Syndrome / epidemiology
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Meconium Aspiration Syndrome / prevention & control*
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Practice Patterns, Physicians'
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy, High-Risk
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Risk Factors
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Suction