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Dini G, Ceccarelli S, Celi F, Semeraro CM, Gorello P, Verrotti A. Meconium aspiration syndrome: from pathophysiology to treatment. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2024; 86:2023-2031. [PMID: 38576961 PMCID: PMC10990371 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is a clinical condition characterized by respiratory distress in neonates born through meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF). Despite advances in obstetric practices and perinatal care, MAS remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in term and post-term newborns. Since the 1960s, there have been significant changes in the perinatal and postnatal management of infants born through MSAF. Routine endotracheal suctioning is no longer recommended in both vigorous and non-vigorous neonates with MSAF. Supportive care along with new treatments such as surfactant, inhaled nitric oxide, and high-frequency ventilation has significantly improved the outcome of MAS patients. However, determining the most appropriate approach for this condition continues to be a topic of debate. This review offers an updated overview of the epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, management, and prognosis of infants with MAS.
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- Gianluca Dini
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, “Santa Maria” Hospital, Terni
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, “Santa Maria” Hospital, Terni
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- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, Perugia
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Phattraprayoon N, Ungtrakul T, Na Takuathung M. Benefits and harms of gastric suction or lavage at birth for gastrointestinal outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0288398. [PMID: 37440527 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0288398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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The benefits of routine gastric suctioning or lavage in neonates remain uncertain, despite the common practice worldwide. To investigate the potential advantages and harms, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining the effects of these procedures in healthy or meconium-stained neonates at birth. We systematically searched PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Ovid, and the Cochrane Library databases from inception to February 9, 2023. We included only RCTs assessing the outcomes of gastric suction or lavage in neonates at birth. We calculated risk ratio (RR) and weighted mean differences with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) using a random-effects model. The primary outcomes were gastrointestinal symptoms including vomiting, retching, feeding intolerance, and secondary aspiration. The secondary outcomes included time to initiation of breastfeeding and potential adverse procedure-related events. Twelve RCTs with a total of 4,122 neonates were analyzed. All the studies compared neonates who received gastric suction or lavage with those who received usual care. Gastrointestinal symptoms were significantly reduced in neonates receiving gastric suction or gastric lavage compared with the control group (RR, 0.75; 95% CI, 0.63-0.89). Gastric lavage was beneficial for infants with meconium-stained amniotic fluid (RR 0.71; 95% CI, 0.60-0.84), while gastric suction had no significant benefit in reducing gastrointestinal symptoms in infants without meconium-stained amniotic fluid (RR 0.91; 95% CI, 0.61-1.37). Our findings suggest that gastric suction or lavage may reduce gastrointestinal symptoms in neonates; however, these procedures may only benefit infants born with meconium-stained amniotic fluid. Vigorous newborns without meconium-stained amniotic fluid may not benefit from these procedures. Furthermore, gastric suction may lead to adverse outcomes such as apnea and bradycardia. Registration: This study was registered in the PROSPERO International prospective register of systematic reviews in health and social care (CRD42023247780).
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- Princess Srisavangavadhana College of Medicine, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Chiang Mai University, Chiangmai, Thailand
- Clinical Research Center for Food and Herbal Product Trials and Development (CR-FAH), Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Liabsuetrakul T, Meher S. Intrapartum care algorithms for liquor abnormalities: oligohydramnios, meconium, blood and purulent discharge. BJOG 2022. [PMID: 35415944 DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.16728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To construct evidence-based algorithms for the assessment and management of common amniotic fluid abnormalities detected during labour. POPULATION Low-risk singleton, term pregnant women in labour. SETTING Birth facilities in low- and middle-income countries. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched international guidelines published by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG), the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), the Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (SOGC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). We also searched The Cochrane Library and MEDLINE up to 20 January 2020 using keywords for relevant systematic reviews and randomised trials. CASE SCENARIOS We developed evidence-based intrapartum care algorithms for four case scenarios: oligohydramnios; meconium-stained amniotic fluid; bloody amniotic fluid or vaginal bleeding; and purulent amniotic fluid or discharge. These conditions may be associated with fetal and /or maternal morbidity. Differential diagnosis includes uteroplacental insufficiency, fetal growth restriction, fetal distress, abruption, placenta or vasa praevia, uterine rupture and intra-amniotic infection, respectively. Algorithms include how to assess for, diagnose and manage these conditions. CONCLUSIONS Four algorithms are presented, to provide a systematic approach and guidance on the clinical management for the following amniotic fluid abnormalities: oligohydramnios; meconium-stained liquor; bloody amniotic fluid or vaginal bleeding; and purulent amniotic fluid or discharge. These algorithms may be beneficial in supporting clinical decision making, particularly in low-resource settings. TWEETABLE ABSTRACT Evidence based algorithms for management of common amniotic fluid abnormalities seen during labour.
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- T Liabsuetrakul
- Epidemiology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- The Fetal Medicine Centre, Birmingham Women's and Children's Foundation Trust, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
- Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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Singh P, Kumar M, Basu S. Gastric Lavage for Prevention of Feeding Intolerance in Neonates Delivered Through Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Indian Pediatr 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13312-021-2334-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Maeda T, Sato Y, Hirakawa A, Nakatochi M, Kinoshita F, Suzuki T, Ichimura S, Ito R, Kudo R, Suzuki M, Hoshino S, Sugiyama Y, Muramatsu H, Kidokoro H, Kawada JI, Takahashi Y. Design of a prospective multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluating the effects of gastric lavage on coffee-ground emesis in neonates: study protocol. NAGOYA JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE 2019; 81:227-232. [PMID: 31239591 PMCID: PMC6556448 DOI: 10.18999/nagjms.81.2.227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Neonates who swallow a considerable amount of maternal blood may exhibit vomiting and suckling disorder during the first few days of the postnatal period. Some clinicians treat these neonates with gastric lavage (GL) to prevent vomiting and the establishment of enteral feeding empirically, but there was no study assessing the effect of GL for neonates with coffee-ground emesis. We designed a multicenter randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of GL in neonates with coffee-ground emesis. Vigorous neonates with birth weight ranging from 2500 g to 3999 g and gestational age between 37w0d and 41w6d who presented with coffee-ground emesis on more than twice and diagnosed as false melena, were divided into two groups using computerized randomization. We defined feeding intolerance (FI) as (1) ≥2 vomiting episodes in 4h or ≥3 episodes in 24h and/or (2) feeding failure on at least two occasions because of retching or poor sucking. Primary outcome is percentage of infants who present FI within 24 hours from admission. We also assessed the residual volumes, number of vomiting episodes, percentage of weight reduction at postnatal day 4, rates of body weight gain at 1 month of age, and peak serum total bilirubin value before discharge. To our knowledge, this is the first study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of GL for neonates with coffee-ground emesis. This trial is registered at UMIN Clinical Trials Registry as UMIN000026483.
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- Takashi Maeda
- Department of Pediatrics, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan.,Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Neonatology, Ogaki Municipal Hospital, Ogaki, Japan
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- Division of Neonatology, Center for Maternal-Neonatal Care, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Statistical Analysis Section, Center for Advanced Medicine and Clinical Research, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Statistical Analysis Section, Center for Advanced Medicine and Clinical Research, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Statistical Analysis Section, Center for Advanced Medicine and Clinical Research, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kasugai City Hospital, Kasugai, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Gidaganti S, Faridi MM, Narang M, Batra P. Effect of Gastric Lavage on Meconium Aspiration Syndrome and Feed Intolerance in Vigorous Infants Born with Meconium Stained Amniotic Fluid - A Randomized Control Trial. Indian Pediatr 2018. [PMID: 29629694 DOI: 10.1007/s13312-018-1318-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the incidence of meconium aspiration syndrome and feed intolerance in infants born through meconium stained amniotic fluid with or without gastric lavage performed at birth. SETTING Neonatal unit of a teaching hospital in New Delhi, India. DESIGN Parallel group unmasked randomized controlled trial. PARTICIPANTS 700 vigorous infants of gestational age ≥34 weeks from through meconium stained amniotic fluid. INTERVENTION Gastric lavage in the labor room with normal saline at 10 mL per kg body weight (n=350) or no gastric lavage (n=350). Meconiumcrit was measured and expressed as ≤30% and >30%. OUTCOME MEASURES Meconium aspiration syndrome, feed intolerance and procedure-related complications during 72 h of observation. RESULTS 5 (1.4%) infants in lavage group and 8 (2.2%) in no lavage group developed meconium aspiration syndrome (RR 0.63, 95% CI 0.21, 1.89). Feed intolerance was observed in 37 (10.5%) and 53 infants (15.1%) in lavage and no lavage groups, respectively (RR 0.70, 95% CI 0.47, 1.03). None of the infants in either group developed apnea, bradycardia or cyanosis during the procedure. CONCLUSIONS Gastric lavage performed in the labor room does not seem to reduce either meconium aspiration syndrome or feed intolerance in vigorous infants born through meconium stained amniotic fluid.
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- Shrishail Gidaganti
- From Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi, India
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- From Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi, India. Correspondence to: Dr MMA Faridi, Flat # G-4, Plot # 14, Block-B, Vivek Vihar Delhi 110 095, India.
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- From Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi, India
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- From Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi, India
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Yadav SK, Venkatnarayan K, Adhikari KM, Sinha R, Mathai SS. Gastric lavage in babies born through meconium stained amniotic fluid in prevention of early feed intolerance: A randomized controlled trial. J Neonatal Perinatal Med 2018; 11:393-397. [PMID: 30149474 DOI: 10.3233/npm-17154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of gastric lavage (GL) in preventing feed intolerance in babies born through Meconium stained amniotic fluid (MSAF). STUDY DESIGN In this randomized trial conducted at a tertiary care hospital, neonates born of MSAF after 34 weeks period of gestation requiring routine care were randomly allocated to GL with 10 ml/kg of normal saline. The control group did not receive GL. The subjects were monitored for first 24 hours in predefined time epochs. The primary outcome was incidence of feed intolerance which was defined as vomiting or abdominal distension more than 2 cm from baseline measure. Babies were also monitored for potential adverse events due to GL and total duration of hospital stay. RESULTS Baseline parameters were comparable. The incidence of feed intolerance was not significant in the GL group [4.6% vs 9.2%; RR 0.92 (0.29-3)]. There were no adverse events secondary to GL. The duration of hospital stay was comparable between groups. CONCLUSION GL in neonates born of MSAF does not reduce feed intolerance.
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- S K Yadav
- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Shree Birendra Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Pediatrics, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Command Hospital, Pune, India
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- Dean Academics and Director Indian Naval Academy, Indian Naval Hospital Ship, Mumbai, India
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Current Concepts in the Management of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome. Indian J Pediatr 2016; 83:1125-30. [PMID: 27206687 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-016-2128-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2015] [Accepted: 04/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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In developing countries, meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among neonates. The concepts of pathophysiology and management of meconium stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) and meconium aspiration syndrome have undergone tremendous change in recent years. Routine intranatal and postnatal endotracheal suctioning of meconium in vigorous infants is no longer recommended. Recent studies have challenged its role even in non-vigorous infants. Supportive therapy like oxygen supplementation, mechanical ventilation and intravenous fluids are the cornerstone in the management of meconium aspiration syndrome. Availability of surfactant, inhaled nitric oxide, high frequency ventilators and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation has made it possible to salvage more infants with meconium aspiration syndrome. In this review the authors have discussed the current concepts in the pathophysiology and management of MAS. Drugs in trials and future therapeutic targets are also discussed briefly.
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Shah L, Shah GS, Singh RR, Pokharel H, Mishra OP. Status of gastric lavage in neonates born with meconium stained amniotic fluid: a randomized controlled trial. Ital J Pediatr 2015; 41:85. [PMID: 26518433 PMCID: PMC4628437 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-015-0194-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2015] [Accepted: 10/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Neonates born with meconium stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) can develop feed intolerance during first few days of post -natal period. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with the objectives of to find out the incidence of feed intolerance in vigorous neonates with MSAF who received gastric lavage (GL) as compared to those in whom it was not performed. Methods This was a randomized controlled trial on 500 neonates satisfying the inclusion criteria, 230 were allocated to GL and 270 to no lavage group through computer generated random numbers. Results No significant difference in the incidence of vomiting was found between GL and no lavage group (8.7 % vs 11.5 %, p = 0.305). Feed intolerance had no relationship with gestational age, gender, birth weight and mode of delivery. No neonates of GL group developed any complications related to the procedure. Conclusion Thus, it may be concluded that gastric lavage is not required in neonates born with MSAF.
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- Lokraj Shah
- Department of Pediatrics, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal.
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- Department of Pediatrics, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
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Deshmukh M, Balasubramanian H, Rao S, Patole S. Effect of gastric lavage on feeding in neonates born through meconium-stained liquor: a systematic review. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2015; 100:F394-9. [PMID: 26040920 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2015-308292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2015] [Accepted: 04/30/2015] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and safety of gastric lavage (GL) in neonates born through meconium-stained liquor (MSL). DESIGN A systematic review of randomised controlled trials by searching databases MEDLINE (from 1966), EMBASE (from1980), CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Google Scholar and proceedings of Pediatric Academic Society meetings (2002-2014). SETTING Delivery room/Neonatal ward. PATIENTS Neonates with gestation >34 weeks and birth weight ≥1800 g born through MSL. INTERVENTIONS Prophylactic GL versus no intervention before first feed. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Feeding intolerance, defined as inability to initiate/upgrade feeds due to problems such as retching, vomiting, regurgitation and gastric residuals. RESULTS A total of six studies (GL: 918, no GL: 966) were included in the review. Meta-analysis using fixed-effects model showed decreased incidence of feed intolerance following GL ((81/918 (8.8%) vs 114/966 (11.8%); risk ratio (RR): 0.71 (95% CI 0.55 to 0.93)). However, the results were not significant when random-effects model was used (RR: 0.78 (95% CI 0.55 to 1.09)). No significant adverse effects of GL were reported. CONCLUSIONS Routine GL immediately after birth may improve feed tolerance in neonates born through MSL. However, the evidence is limited, with probable small-study bias and high risk of bias in a number of the included studies. Well-designed studies with adequate sample size are essential to confirm these findings.
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- Mangesh Deshmukh
- Department of Neonatal Paediatrics, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Neonatal Paediatrics, Princess Margaret Hospital, Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Neonatal Paediatrics, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia
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Utility of gastric lavage in vigorous neonates delivered with meconium stained liquor: a randomized controlled trial. Int J Pediatr 2014; 2014:204807. [PMID: 24868210 PMCID: PMC4020371 DOI: 10.1155/2014/204807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2014] [Accepted: 04/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objective. To determine the incidence of feed intolerance in vigorous babies with meconium stained liquor (MSL) who received prophylactic gastric lavage as compared to those who were not subjected to this procedure. Design. Randomized controlled trial. Setting. Tertiary care teaching hospital. Participants/Intervention. 330 vigorous babies delivered with MSL and satisfying the predefined inclusion criteria were randomized either to receive gastric lavage (group A, n = 165) or to not receive gastric lavage (group B, n = 153). Clinical monitoring was subsequently performed and recorded in prestructured proforma. Results. There was no significant statistical difference (P > 0.05) in incidence of feed intolerance in “lavage” and “no lavage” groups. Secondary Outcome. There was no evidence of secondary respiratory distress in either group. None of the patients in the lavage group exhibited adverse effects owing to the procedure. Conclusions. There is no role of prophylactic gastric lavage in neonates born with MSL.
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