Blood lactate level and meconium aspiration syndrome

Karabayir N., Demirel A., BAYRAMOĞLU E.

ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS, vol.291, no.4, pp.849-853, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 291 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00404-014-3482-3
  • Journal Name: ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.849-853
  • Keywords: Hypoxia, Lactate, Meconium aspiration syndrome, Neonate, Respiratory distress, RISK-FACTORS, EXPERIENCE, THERAPIES, LABOR, CARE, PH
  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Affiliated: No

Abstract

Approximately 5 % of infants born with a meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) develop meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS). Early recognition of infants at highest risk for the development of MAS and the prediction of disease severity are important for optimizing the clinical strategies for prevention and treatment. The aim of the present study was to identify the risk factors for MAS and to investigate the effect of blood lactate level on the development of MAS.