Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Description

Introduction Defined as respiratory distress in newborn infants delivered through meconium- stained amniotic fluid, whose symptoms cannot be otherwise explained. Can present with varying degrees of severity. MSAF is seen in about 8-20% of births MAS occurs in 2-10% of newborns delivered through MSAF It is a disease of term and post-terms neonates Mechanism of passage is unknown, depend on increased intestinal peristalsis, relaxation of the anal sphincter, and a gestational age greater than 34 to 35weeks. Increased peristalsis may be caused by increased concentrations of motilin or triggered by infection, hypoxia, or vagal stimulation produced by sporadic or repetitive cord compression, any of which also may result in sphincter dilation Post-term fetus with mature GI tracts with none to minimal distress may also pass meconium

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Presenters

1. Dr. Prisca Owiti
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