Question
When a newborn inhales amniotic fluid at birth, it can lead to lung infection and severe respiratory distress, with rescue efforts ongoing for several minutes. In such a situation, is it inevitable that brain paralysis will occur? Should the treatment be continued? Additionally, is it possible for the newborn to die from inhaling amniotic fluid?
Answer
The severity of a newborn inhaling amniotic fluid primarily depends on the amount of fluid aspirated, followed by the timeliness and appropriateness of treatment. Generally, through oxygen administration or the use of ventilators to assist breathing, along with medication, newborns will show significant improvement within a few days to weeks after birth. However, in more severe cases, it may lead to pulmonary hemorrhage, brain hypoxia hemorrhage, and even death. Overall, inhaling amniotic fluid in newborns is a relatively serious condition. In the later stages of pregnancy, pregnant women should regularly undergo prenatal examinations, perform fetal heart monitoring, and develop the habit of counting fetal movements.