Question
Is it safe for neonatal meconium aspiration pneumonia? What should be done?
Answer
Meconium aspiration syndrome, also known as meconium aspiration pneumonia, is one of the causes of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome. It is more common in newborns with severe intrapartum asphyxia, particularly in full-term small-for-gestational-age infants and post-term infants. For newborns with amniotic fluid meconium contamination and intrapartum asphyxia, immediate tracheal intubation and suction should be performed before breathing occurs. Pay attention to thoroughly aspirate the contents of the stomach to avoid aspiration. Vital infants require monitoring for signs of respiratory distress and cyanosis. This condition has a high mortality rate, so the treatment time is related to the severity of the condition.