Meconium Aspiration Syndrome and Innovationin the Approach

ABSTRACTMeconium aspiration syndrome is as definition a respiratory distress syndrome in newborns born to meconium stained amniotic fluid which cannot be explained with any other reasons. It is mostly a problem of terms and postterms which passing oxidative process and increased the requirement for neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The mechanism of lung injury at meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is quite complex. Blocking of the airway with meconium, ventilation and gas exchange defects, surfactant inactivation, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary hypertension are associated with this complex mechanism. In this article is the approach of babies born with meconium aspiration syndrome in the light of current knowledge revised.