Which of the following is not useful in management of meconium aspiration syndrome: March 2011: (A) Oxygen, (B) Ventilatory suppo, (C) Coicosteroids, (D) Antibiotics
Answer is C. Ans. C: Coicosteroids I/V fluids and oxygen are needed for mild distress and ventilatory suppo for severe cases of meconium aspiration syndrome Antibiotic coverage is needed as meconium invites infection