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Advances in the Management of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Joint Authors
Soraisham, Amuchou S.
Sivanandan, Sindhu
Swarnam, Kamala
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-11-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is a common cause of severe respiratory distress in term infants, with an associated highly variable morbidity and mortality.
MAS results from aspiration of meconium during intrauterine gasping or during the first few breaths.
The pathophysiology of MAS is multifactorial and includes acute airway obstruction, surfactant dysfunction or inactivation, chemical pneumonitis with release of vasoconstrictive and inflammatory mediators, and persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn (PPHN).
This disorder can be life threatening, often complicated by respiratory failure, pulmonary air leaks, and PPHN.
Approaches to the prevention of MAS have changed over time with collaboration between obstetricians and pediatricians forming the foundations for care.
The use of surfactant and inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) has led to the decreased mortality and the need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use.
In this paper, we review the current understanding of the pathophysiology and management of MAS.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Swarnam, Kamala& Soraisham, Amuchou S.& Sivanandan, Sindhu. 2011. Advances in the Management of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Swarnam, Kamala…[et al.]. Advances in the Management of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Swarnam, Kamala& Soraisham, Amuchou S.& Sivanandan, Sindhu. Advances in the Management of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-465734