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(O68.1) Labour and delivery complicated by meconium in amniotic fluid
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2 916 183 in individuals diagnosis labour and delivery complicated by meconium in amniotic fluid confirmed
Diagnosis labour and delivery complicated by meconium in amniotic fluid is diagnosed Women are 99.98% more likely than Men
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Women receive the diagnosis labour and delivery complicated by meconium in amniotic fluid
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease labour and delivery complicated by meconium in amniotic fluid - Men aged 20-24 and Women aged 30-34
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 20-24
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-19, 25-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 50-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 10-49
Disease Features labour and delivery complicated by meconium in amniotic fluid
Absence or low individual and public risk
Labour and delivery complicated by meconium in amniotic fluid - what does this mean
Labour and delivery complicated by meconium in amniotic fluid occurs when the baby passes meconium (the baby's first stool) into the amniotic fluid before birth. this can be caused by stress in the baby during labour, leading to distress in the baby, and can cause breathing problems and other complications after birth.
What happens during the disease - labour and delivery complicated by meconium in amniotic fluid
Meconium in amniotic fluid is caused by the fetus passing meconium into the amniotic fluid prior to or during labour. this can lead to labour and delivery complications such as infection, fetal distress, and umbilical cord compression. it can also cause respiratory distress in the newborn due to aspiration of the meconium-stained amniotic fluid. to reduce the risk of complications, providers should closely monitor the fetus during labour and delivery and be prepared to provide immediate interventions if needed.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain medical history of the patient including any risk factors.
- Perform physical examination of the patient.
- Perform an ultrasound to assess the presence of meconium in the amniotic fluid.
- Conduct a fetal heart rate monitoring to assess the fetal wellbeing.
- Perform an amniocentesis to assess the presence of meconium in the amniotic fluid.
- Monitor the amount of meconium present in the amniotic fluid.
- Conduct a fetal scalp pH testing to assess the fetal wellbeing.
- Perform a blood test to assess the presence of meconium in the amniotic fluid.
- Perform an umbilical cord gas analysis to assess the fetal wellbeing.
- Perform an X-ray to assess the presence of meconium in the amniotic fluid.
- Provide supportive care to the patient and fetus as needed.
- Perform a postpartum assessment to assess the patient's health.
- Monitor the infant for any signs of complications due to meconium exposure.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To ensure a safe delivery of the baby and to prevent any potential complications due to the presence of meconium in the amniotic fluid.
- Monitor the fetal heart rate and oxygen levels of the baby.
- Administer antibiotics to the mother to reduce the risk of infection.
- Monitor the baby's breathing and oxygen levels during the delivery.
- Administer an intravenous fluid to the mother to help the baby pass the meconium.
- Perform an episiotomy to help the baby pass the meconium.
- Suction the baby's mouth and nose to remove the meconium.
- Administer oxygen to the baby if necessary.
- Perform a Cesarean section if the baby is in distress.
11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Labour and delivery complicated by meconium in amniotic fluid - Prevention
The best way to prevent labour and delivery complicated by meconium in amniotic fluid is to ensure that pregnant women receive adequate antenatal care, including regular check-ups and monitoring of fetal wellbeing. additionally, women should be encouraged to practice good hygiene and nutrition during pregnancy, as this can help reduce the risk of meconium in the amniotic fluid.