Prolonged resuscitation in a newborn recovering from meconium aspiration syndrome

Am J Perinatol. 2005 Aug;22(6):341-4. doi: 10.1055/s-2005-871528.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Tamponade / diagnostic imaging
  • Cardiac Tamponade / etiology
  • Cardiac Tamponade / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Meconium Aspiration Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
  • Meconium Aspiration Syndrome / therapy*
  • Neonatology / methods
  • Pericardiocentesis
  • Radiography
  • Resuscitation / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography