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Severe meconium aspiration syndrome is not caused by aspiration of meconium

Authors :
Ghidini, Alessandro
Spong, Catherine Y.
Source :
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Oct, 2001, Vol. 185 Issue 4, p931, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Severe meconium aspiration syndrome may not be caused by aspiration of meconium. Instead, it may have some other cause such as asphyxia or infection and the finding of meconium in the lungs is purely coincidental.

Details

ISSN :
00029378
Volume :
185
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.80209678