Suctioning in neonates born through meconium-stained liquor
THE CONTEXT
A neonate born through meconium-stained liquor may aspirate meconium into the trachea and lungs.
Procedures described as not beneficial
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Intrapartum suctioning of the mouth and nose before delivery of the shoulders is not beneficial and is no longer recommended in the source.
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Postnatal tracheal suctioning of non-vigorous neonates is also described as not beneficial and no longer recommended. Non-vigorous neonates have feeble breathing or low tone.