Meconium aspiration syndrome: current concepts and management.
Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is a common neonatal problem with significant morbidity and mortality. This article reviews pathophysiology as well as several current approaches to the management of MAS, including high-frequency ventilation and exogenous surfactant replacement, among others.
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Department of Pediatrics, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA.
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D005316:Fetal Distress / Q000175:diagnosis; D005311:Fetal Hypoxia / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008471:Meconium Aspiration Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*