Neonatal Respiratory Distress Secondary to Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Neonatal Respiratory Distress Secondary to Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Infants born through meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) are 100 times more likely than infants born through clear amniotic fluid to develop respiratory distress in the neonatal period. Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is a common cause of respiratory distress in term and post-mature neonates....

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Main Authors: Arielle L. Olicker, Thomas M. Raffay, Rita M. Ryan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
meconium aspiration syndrome
respiratory distress
surfactant
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/3/246

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