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Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

X-ray showing bilateral patch opacity with hyperinflation (although not severe).

Meconium stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) occurs in about 12% of deliveries. Meconium aspiration is defined by meconium aspirated from below the vocal cords. However, Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) defines a wide array of respiratory symptoms associated with MSAF.


Original image source: http://www.adhb.govt.nz/newborn/teachingresources/radiology/lungparenchyma.htm

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current15:19, 28 November 2010Thumbnail for version as of 15:19, 28 November 2010640 × 515 (28 KB)S8600021 (talk | contribs)==Meconium Aspiration Syndrome== X-ray showing bilateral patch opacity with hyperinflation (although not severe). Meconium stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) occurs in about 12% of deliveries. Meconium aspiration is defined by meconium aspirated from below

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