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Gaurav Ameta1, Amit Upadhyay, Sunil Gothwal
1Department of Pediatrics, LLRM Medical College, Meerut 250102, India.
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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