Question
If a newborn experiences aspiration of amniotic fluid, accompanied by vomiting after feeding, and the doctor’s diagnosis and tests show that white blood cell and red blood cell levels are outside the normal range, what should be done?
Answer
For vomiting caused by the aspiration of amniotic fluid in newborns, first, try giving water to alleviate the vomiting caused by the amniotic fluid. If the situation is severe, it may be necessary to perform gastric lavage. The amniotic fluid may have been aspirated near the lungs, leading to aspiration pneumonia. It is advisable to remove the amniotic fluid as much as possible and undergo corresponding treatment. After the vomiting stops, breastfeeding can be resumed, but attention should be paid to symptoms that may indicate aspiration pneumonia due to meconium inhalation. It is recommended to adopt intravenous treatment to alleviate symptoms. Hope these suggestions are helpful to you.