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Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

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What is Meconium Aspiration Syndrome?

Meconium aspiration syndrome also known as neonatal aspiration of meconium is a medical condition affecting newborn infants. It describes the spectrum of disorders and pathophysiology of newborns born in meconium-stained amniotic fluid and have meconium within their lungs

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  • Bluish skin color in the infant.
  • Breathing problems.
  • Limpness in infant at birth.
  • Dark, greenish staining or streaking of the amniotic fluid or the obvious presence of meconium in the amniotic fluid.
  • Pneumonia.
  • Asthma.
  • Hypoxia.
  • Collapsed lung (pneumothorax).
  • Pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN).

Meconium aspiration happens when a baby is stressed and gasps while still in the womb, or soon after delivery when taking those first breaths of air. When gasping, a baby may inhale amniotic fluid and any meconium in it. Babies are more likely to pass meconium when: They've had a long or hard delivery.

  • Post-term pregnancy.
  • Preeclampsia.
  • Maternal diabetes.
  • Maternal hypertension.
  • Difficult delivery.
  • Fetal distress.
  • Intra-uterine hypoxia, a condition in which a fetus receives a decreased amount of oxygen while still in the uterus.

Although meconium aspiration can occur prior to delivery even in the absence of labour, in many infants this condition could be prevented by appropriate suctioning at birth.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • The use of a ventilator.
  • Surfactant or antibiotics to open their lungs and clear any infection.
  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
  • A radiant warmer to help control your baby's temperature.
  • Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
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How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

Suctioning the baby's upper airways, including the nose, mouth and throat. Giving the baby supplemental oxygen by hood or mechanical ventilator. Tapping on the baby's chest to loosen secretions, a technique known as chest physiotherapy. Antibiotics to treat infection.

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