Study of Efficacy of Intra�Partum Amnioinfusion towards Improvement in Fetomaternal Outcomes at a Tertiary Care Centre in Central India

Dr Jayshree Mulik; Dr Poonam Lakde; Dr Nilesh Agrawal

Volume : VII, Issue : I, January - 2017

Study of Efficacy of Intra�Partum Amnioinfusion towards Improvement in Fetomaternal Outcomes at a Tertiary Care Centre in Central India

Dr Jayshree Mulik, Dr Poonam Lakde, Dr Nilesh Agrawal

Abstract :

ABSTRACT–

Background: Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) is a serious obstetric event, with adverse maternal & neonatal implications. Amnioinfusion has been purported to be a safe, simple & effective procedure for reduction in incidence of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome.

Objective: To evaluate safety & efficacy of transcervical amnioinfusion towards decreasing the incidence of meconium aspiration syndrome in patients with meconium stained liquor.

Methodology: 200 (100– cases, 100– controls) pregnant women were recruited in this prospective case control study. The outcomes were measured in both the groups with standard parameters keeping in mind the generalizability of the study findings.

Observations: Meconium Aspiration Syndrome was found to be significantly less likely to happen in study group versus control group (OR= 0.34). Neonatal mortality was reported to be 50% less likely in study group than in control group (OR= 0.5).

Conclusion: Amnioinfusion is a safe and effective procedure in prevention of both maternal & neonatal complications associated with Meconium Aspiration Syndrome.