Sunday, 27 January 2019

Meconium aspiration syndrome

Disease class: Fetal diseases
Disease class: Lung injury
Disease class: Neonatal diseases
Disease class: Respiration disorders

Pathophysiology

Meconium is the term for faeces produced by a fetus while inside the womb. 
If a fetus inhales the meconium it may develop a lung injury and respiratory distress. 

Management

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)

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