Abstract
Incidence of mecoium stained amniotic Fluid ranges from 7-22% and is an alarming sign of fetal compromise. It is associated with poor perinatal outcome. Intrapartum amnioinfusion has been a method to reduce the risk of mecoium aspiration. Aims and Objectives: To determine the fetal outcome in meconium stained liquor. Material and methods: This is a Prospective Case Control Study which was conducted in Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Jaipur in the study period of 18 months. A total of 242 patients were included in the study and Were randomly divided into 2 groups and were compared for fetal outcome. Results: Amnioinfusion group(study group) had higher incidence of vaginal delivery and better neonatal outcome. Conclusion: Intrapartum amnioinfusion decreases rate of caesarean section and meconium aspiration syndrome.
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