It is uncertain whether amnioinfusion (infusion of saline into the amniotic cavity) in women who have thick meconium staining of the amniotic fluid reduces the risk of perinatal death, moderate or ...

From a cohort of 56 singleton pregnancies with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at ⩽24.6 weeks, we excluded those who did not develop severe oligohydramnios (n=12). Of the 44 patients, 29 ...

OTTAWA (September 1, 2005) – An international randomized trial, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), has revealed that amnioinfusion, the infusion of saline into the uterus, ...

Citing uncertainties about the risks and benefits of an experimental therapy for fetuses whose kidneys do not develop, bioethicists at Johns Hopkins and a team of medical experts are calling for ...

Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of therapeutic amnioinfusion for oligohydramnios during pregnancy (excluding labour) does not appear adequate for this procedure to be used without special ...

OBJECTIVE: To determine if amnioinfused normal saline or lactated Ringer's solution in cases of meconium-stained amniotic fluid is associated with significant changes on neonatal plasma electrolyte ...

AUSTIN – Two families who chose an experimental treatment to save their unborn babies suffering from kidney failure could lead to new treatments for the condition. Both Barret Chenevert, 6 months, and ...

Meconium aspiration syndrome (also referred to as meconium aspiration) occurs when a newborn inhales a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid during labor and delivery. Meconium aspiration syndrome ...