Abstract
A complication during the course of meconium aspiration syndrome associated with persistent pulmonary hypertension in a newborn results in hypotension, bradycardia, and desaturation. The dilemmas and critical actions during the resuscitation are presented.
MeSH terms
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Cardiac Tamponade / diagnostic imaging
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Cardiac Tamponade / etiology
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Cardiac Tamponade / surgery
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Meconium Aspiration Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
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Meconium Aspiration Syndrome / therapy*
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Neonatology / methods
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Pericardiocentesis
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Radiography
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Resuscitation / methods*
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Treatment Outcome
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Ultrasonography