Prolonged Resuscitation in a Newborn Recovering from Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

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.

KEYWORDS

Meconium aspiration syndrome - newborn - resuscitation

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