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A Population-Based Study of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome in Neonates Born between 37 and 43 Weeks of Gestation
Joint Authors
Sagot, Paul
Fischer, C.
Rybakowski, C.
Ferdynus, Cyril
Gouyon, Jean-Bernard
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-11-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The epidemiology of meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) in term neonates is described in a population-based retrospective study of data recorded for all births from 2000 to 2007 in a French region (Burgundy).
Of the 132 884 eligible term newborns, the rate of meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) was 7.93%.
The prevalence of severe MAS was 0.067% in the overall population.
MAS rate was 0.11% at 37-38 weeks of gestation (WG), 0.20% at 39–41 WG, and 0.49% at 42-43 WG.
Factors independently associated with severe MAS were identified by a case-control study, that is, thick meconium amniotic fluid, fetal tachycardia, Apgar score ≤3 at 1 minute, and birth in a level III facility.
Our results confirm the high prevalence of MSAF after 37 WG but also show the low frequency of severe MAS in a period corresponding to the new international recommendations on the management of birth with MSAF.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fischer, C.& Rybakowski, C.& Ferdynus, Cyril& Sagot, Paul& Gouyon, Jean-Bernard. 2011. A Population-Based Study of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome in Neonates Born between 37 and 43 Weeks of Gestation. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fischer, C.…[et al.]. A Population-Based Study of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome in Neonates Born between 37 and 43 Weeks of Gestation. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Fischer, C.& Rybakowski, C.& Ferdynus, Cyril& Sagot, Paul& Gouyon, Jean-Bernard. A Population-Based Study of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome in Neonates Born between 37 and 43 Weeks of Gestation. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463375
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-463375