What is meconium aspiration syndrome?
Meconium aspiration syndrome is caused by meconium entering the lungs resulting in inflamation and breathig problems. If there are signs of excess quantities of meconium present as the baby is being delivered the doctor will place the newborn in a warmer while examining the vocal cords and trachea with a larygoscope and removing the excess with a bulb syringe. Most cases of meconium aspiration syndrom occur before the baby is born.
