Utility of Gastric Lavage in Vigorous Neonates Delivered with Meconium Stained Liquor : A Randomized Controlled Trial
Joint Authors
Masand, Rupesh
Garg, Jatin
Tomar, Balvir Singh
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Garg, Jatin& Masand, Rupesh& Tomar, Balvir Singh. 2014. Utility of Gastric Lavage in Vigorous Neonates Delivered with Meconium Stained Liquor : A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Garg, Jatin…[et al.]. Utility of Gastric Lavage in Vigorous Neonates Delivered with Meconium Stained Liquor : A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Garg, Jatin& Masand, Rupesh& Tomar, Balvir Singh. Utility of Gastric Lavage in Vigorous Neonates Delivered with Meconium Stained Liquor : A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-454280
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-454280