Predictors of Mortality in Neonates with Meconium Aspiration Syndrome.
Indian Pediatr
;
2014 Aug; 51(8): 637-640
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-170725
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To identify risk factors for mortality in neonates with meconium aspiration syndrome.Methods:
All neonates (2004-2010) with meconium aspiration syndrome, irrespective of gestation were included. Risk factors were compared between those who died and survived.Results:
Out of 172 included neonates, 44 (26%) died. Mean (SD) gestation and birth weight were 37.9 (2.3) weeks and 2545 (646g), respectively. Myocardial dysfunction [aOR 28.4; 95% CI (8.0-101); P<0.001] and higher initial oxygen requirement [aOR 1.04; 95% CI (1.02-1.07); P<0.001] increased odds of dying while a higher birth weight [aOR 0.998; 95% CI (0.997-1.00); P=0.005] reduced the odds of dying.Conclusions:
Meconium aspiration syndrome is associated with significant mortality. Myocardial dysfunction, birth weight, and initial oxygen requirement are independent predictors of mortality.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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