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Meconium-stained amniotic fluid and the meconium aspiration syndrome. An update.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9653434     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Over the past 5 years, increasing understanding about the pathophysiology of meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) and the meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) has occurred. Many new therapies are being used in an attempt to prevent MAS and to treat the disorder. The authors review the current status of knowledge concerning the MSAF and MAS and management of these entities.
Authors:
G M Cleary; T E Wiswell
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Pediatric clinics of North America     Volume:  45     ISSN:  0031-3955     ISO Abbreviation:  Pediatr. Clin. North Am.     Publication Date:  1998 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1998-07-16     Completed Date:  1998-07-16     Revised Date:  2005-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401126     Medline TA:  Pediatr Clin North Am     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  511-29     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Amniotic Fluid* / chemistry
Chorioamnionitis / etiology
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Inflammation
Intensive Care, Neonatal / methods*
Meconium* / chemistry
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome* / diagnosis,  etiology,  physiopathology,  therapy
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Outcome
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / etiology

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