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Administration of ghee mixed with rock salt to induce emesis is recommended. [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 8/43]. This emesis is targeted to eliminate accidentally swallowed or aspirated amniotic fluid, especially meconium-stained (ulba). | Administration of ghee mixed with rock salt to induce emesis is recommended. [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 8/43]. This emesis is targeted to eliminate accidentally swallowed or aspirated amniotic fluid, especially meconium-stained (ulba). | ||
Currently, this procedure is not generally practiced. In the case of meconium aspiration, it is recovered by slow suction by a suction device connected with the endotracheal tube inserted into the trachea.< ref name=Chadha/> | Currently, this procedure is not generally practiced. In the case of meconium aspiration, it is recovered by slow suction by a suction device connected with the endotracheal tube inserted into the trachea.<ref name=Chadha /> | ||
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===Application of oil on head (shiro pichu)=== | ===Application of oil on head (shiro pichu)=== | ||
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