Infant Journal
for neonatal and paediatric healthcare professionals

Meconium at resuscitation

Disagreement exists regarding appropriate delivery room management of the airway of meconium-stained infants. Anecdotal evidence led to the widespread practice of intrapartum suctioning of meconium-stained infants. In the light of recently published evidence, current guidelines for resuscitation of these infants are reviewed.

Elaine Foye