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Meconium Aspiration Syndrome: From Pathomechanisms to Treatment
Daniela Mokra
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Description for Meconium Aspiration Syndrome: From Pathomechanisms to Treatment
Paperback. Num Pages: 130 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: MJT; MJWN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 8. Weight in Grams: 222.
Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is a major cause of respiratory morbidity and mortality in the term and post-term new-borns. Aspirated meconium obstructs the airways and subsequently may cause an alveolar atelectasis behind the plug, air-trapping, and air leak. In a very short time after the aspiration, meconium triggers a progressive dysfunction of pulmonary surfactant, chemical pneumonia, and ventilation/perfusion mismatch, which often leads to persistent pulmonary hypertension. Due to complex pathophysiology and multiple interactions between the individual pathomechanisms, MAS is often difficult to treat. Therapeutic protocols usually include airway suctioning, ventilator support or artificial ventilation, in severe cases also administration of ... Read more
Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is a major cause of respiratory morbidity and mortality in the term and post-term new-borns. Aspirated meconium obstructs the airways and subsequently may cause an alveolar atelectasis behind the plug, air-trapping, and air leak. In a very short time after the aspiration, meconium triggers a progressive dysfunction of pulmonary surfactant, chemical pneumonia, and ventilation/perfusion mismatch, which often leads to persistent pulmonary hypertension. Due to complex pathophysiology and multiple interactions between the individual pathomechanisms, MAS is often difficult to treat. Therapeutic protocols usually include airway suctioning, ventilator support or artificial ventilation, in severe cases also administration of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
130
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
130
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781608769445
SKU
V9781608769445
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