meconium aspiration syndrome

• term + post-term neonates
  • NOT preemies
  • NOT kids of diabetic moms

• diffuse HYPERaeration
  • pulm interstitial emphysema (PIE)
  • pnuemomediastinum + non-tension ptx in 33%
• patchy atelectasis + consolidation

• lung dz usually resolves spontaneously
• morbidity d/t intrauterine cerebral anoxia

© 2002, C.E. Kahn, Jr.
2002-04-18