Impact of meconium consistency on infant resuscitation and respiratory outcomes: a retrospective-cohort study and systematic review

To compare short-term outcomes of infants born with thick versus thin meconium stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) and to perform a systematic review of the topic.A retrospective, single center, cohort study of infants' ≥34 weeks' gestation born with MSAF between 1 June 2013 and 30 September 2016. Birth resuscitation and respiratory outcomes were compared between the groups. A systematic review was conducted of similar studies published between 1...