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.

Year introduced: 2006 (1988)

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Tree Number(s): C08.381.520.687, C08.618.580, C12.050.703.277.785, C16.300.580, C16.614.580

MeSH Unique ID: D008471

Entry Terms:

• Aspiration Syndrome, Meconium
• Syndrome, Meconium Aspiration
• Aspiration, Meconium
• Meconium Aspiration
• Meconium Inhalation

Previous Indexing:

• Asphyxia Neonatorum (1977-1987)
• Aspiration (1975-1987)
• Infant, Newborn, Diseases (1971-1983)
• Meconium (1966-1987)
• Pneumonia, Aspiration (1966-1987)
• Respiratory Distress Syndrome (1971-1987)

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Respiratory Tract Diseases
Lung Diseases
Lung Injury
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

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Respiratory Tract Diseases
Respiration Disorders
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

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Urogenital Diseases
Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy Complications
Fetal Diseases
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

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Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Fetal Diseases
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

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Diseases Category
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Infant, Newborn, Diseases
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome