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Indian Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics 3/2013

01-03-2013 | Original Article

Role of Gastric Lavage in Vigorous Neonates Born with Meconium Stained Amniotic Fluid

Authors: Gaurav Ameta, Amit Upadhyay, Sunil Gothwal, Kuldeep Singh, Kirti Dubey, Abhilasha Gupta

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 3/2013

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Abstract

Objective

To compare reduction in incidence of feed intolerance in neonates born with meconium stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) by use of gastric lavage to those who did not receive lavage.

Methods

This Randomized controlled trial was conducted in all vigorous newborns delivered through MSAF, with birth weight ≥1800 g and gestation ≥34 wk. In the lavage group, gastric lavage with 10 ml/kg of normal saline was done.

Results

Twelve neonates in the lavage group (n = 124) developed feed intolerance compared to 16 neonates in control group (n = 120), (p = .309; OR 0.69; 95%CI 0.27–1.58). No difference in any other morbidity was noted.

Conclusions

Gastric lavage in neonates with MSAF does not reduce feed intolerance, irrespective of thickness of MSAF and it confers no advantages.
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Metadata
Title
Role of Gastric Lavage in Vigorous Neonates Born with Meconium Stained Amniotic Fluid
Authors
Gaurav Ameta
Amit Upadhyay
Sunil Gothwal
Kuldeep Singh
Kirti Dubey
Abhilasha Gupta
Publication date
01-03-2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 3/2013
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-012-0805-x

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