Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

A condition caused by inhalation of MECONIUM into the LUNG of FETUS or NEWBORN, usually due to vigorous respiratory movements during difficult PARTURITION or respiratory system abnormalities. Meconium aspirate may block small airways leading to difficulties in PULMONARY GAS EXCHANGE and ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA.

Also Known As:

Aspiration, Meconium; Meconium Aspiration; Meconium Inhalation; Aspiration Syndrome, Meconium; Syndrome, Meconium Aspiration

Respiratory Tract Diseases: 6015
- Lung Diseases: 22246
  - Lung Injury: 16608
    - Meconium Aspiration Syndrome: 616
- Respiration Disorders: 18
  - Meconium Aspiration Syndrome: 616
Urogenital Diseases: 126
- Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications
  - Pregnancy Complications: 2961
    - Fetal Diseases: 814
      - Meconium Aspiration Syndrome: 616
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 933
- Fetal Diseases: 814
  - Meconium Aspiration Syndrome: 616
- Diseases Newborn Infant: 266
  - Meconium Aspiration Syndrome: 616

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