Meconium
Conditions
Keywords
amniotic fluid, post term pregnancies
Brief summary
Meconium constitutes the bowel contents of the fetus and is normally expelled only after birth. However, it may be secreted into the amniotic fluid of 20% of all fetuses. Meconium Stained Amniotic Fluid had been recognized from ancient times as an obstetric hazard which complicates delivery and is associated with increased newborn morbidity and mortality. At present there is no viable diagnostic test for Meconium prior to the onset of labor and the rupture of membranes. The system developed for the detection of Meconium, based on recognizing a characteristic fluoroscopic spectral pattern emitted by Meconium under light excitation at a specific wavelength. The diagnostic test being developed does not require penetration into the amniotic sac and is safe, painless and simple to perform.
Interventions
OTHERamniometer model po1
The detection of Meconium, is based on recognizing a characteristic fluoroscopic spectral pattern emitted by Meconium under light excitation at a specific wavelength. The diagnostic test does not require penetration into the amniotic sac and is safe, painless and simple to perform.
Sponsors
Sheba Medical Center
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* 37-42 weeks regnancy without rupture of membranes
Exclusion criteria
* none
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Determine the capability for diagnosing Meconium stained Amniotic Fluid prior to a cervical ripening procedure in women, using the Amniometer device | prior to breakage of water |
Countries
Israel
Outcome results
None listed