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Does Mec Staining Correlate to Duration of Exposure?

Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.

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The Relationship Between Meconium Staining and Duration of Exposure

Examining the relationship between meconium staining and the duration of meconium exposure, this chapter presents a study that found meconium-laden macrophages could be present within three hours of exposure, leading to potential estimations of the interval from meconium passage to birth. It also explores the clinical and legal implications of this finding.

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