Common predisposing factor for meconium stained liquor and management in rural set up

Dr Sunil Somnath Patil; Dr. Chandrakala Sunil Patil; Dr. Ashwini Ashish Kale; Dr. Pradip Wamanrao Sambarey

Volume : VI, Issue : I, January - 2016

Common predisposing factor for meconium stained liquor and management in rural set up

Dr Sunil Somnath Patil, Dr. Chandrakala Sunil Patil, Dr. Ashwini Ashish Kale, Dr. Pradip Wamanrao Sambarey

Abstract :

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: To study common predisposing factor for meconium stained liquor,mode of delivery in meconium stained liquor and role of intrapartum management in improving perinatal outcome. MATERIALS & METHODS: This retrospective study was conducted from from January 1 to 30 June 2014 on patients admitted to Labour ward,S.R.T.Rural Medical College and Hospital Ambajogai. Out of 2580 deliveries,240 patients who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled in our study.The data was collected in a predesigned proforma.RESULTS: The results of fetal outcome and mode of delivery were analysed .CONCLUSION: Meconium Stained Liquor alone is not associated with an adverse neonatal outcome,86% of babies remained asymptomatic .Increasing Grade of MSL is associated with poor outcome, Increased caesarean section rate and increased neonatal complications.