PPT-Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS)

By Nicole Stevens Overview Meconium is the first substance discharged from the GI tract in the perinatal period Rarely found in amniotic fluid before 34wks gestation likely because its passage may require neural stimulation of a mature GI tract. This means that 1 in every 733 babies is born with this condition Although parents of any age may have a child with Down syndrome 80 are born to women under the age of 35 NICHCY Disability Fact Sheet 4 June 2010 Definition Definition Definition Defi Pneumonitis. (Treatment). Sepehr. . Khashaei. Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine. University of New Mexico. Aspiration is a common event even in healthy individual and usually resolves without detectable . John McDonald. GSA Automotive. November 30, . 2011. MAS . CATEGORIES. There are many products and services available under the Schedule 23V Automotive Superstore…. Parts . Reman. engines and transmissions. ’. s Hospital . I have nothing to disclose. NRP: Current Focus. The development of the scientific . evidence based foundation. for NRP. The fostering of the search for. . new knowledge. The integration of the cognitive, technical and behavioral aspects for better . General information . Neonatal intestinal obstruction can be due to a variety of causes . Presenting clinical features are often similar . Bile-stained vomiting is never normal in a neonate and implies obstruction . The “Surgical Abdomen. ”. Obstruction. CHO NICU Lecture. PJ, AD, DD. Revised 06/29/11. Causes of GI . Obstruction. Upper Tract. Esophageal atresia /- . tracheoesophageal. atresia. Gastric causes: . The “Surgical Abdomen. ”. Obstruction. CHO NICU Lecture. PJ, AD, DD. Revised 06/29/11. Causes of GI . Obstruction. Upper Tract. Esophageal atresia +/- . tracheoesophageal. atresia. Gastric causes: . . 4. . Attendance:. Obligatory. Type of lecture:. Christine . Sapienza. U of FL. Cigarette anyone? . webpages.csus.edu/~la634/. Predominate patterns in adults. Normal swallows followed by exhalation regardless of bolus size. Exhale-swallow-exhale (80% of swallows). :. Meconium. Meconium is the first intestinal discharge of the newborn.. Intrauterine stress may cause in utero passage of meconium.. Meconium is composed of . amniotic fluid, . mucus, . lanugos, bile, and cells that . Respiratory Disorders In Neonates. Respiratory Disorders In Neonates. ASPHYXIA NEONATORUM. Respiratory Distress Syndrome . Transient tachypnea of the newborn. Meconium Aspiration. . ASPHYXIA NEONATORUM. PG. 1 Introduction Aspiration or choking occurs at any age. Aging, disease and certain conditions can increase the risk of aspirating. In most cases, aspiration and choking can be prevented. Aspira As the world’s leading expert in re detection solutions, System Sensor delivers the highest quality, technically advanced devices to protect people and property from threats of re. Sy Objectives. What is meant by an unsafe swallow / dysphagia. Why this is important  when supporting people with a learning disability. To understand how we swallow and what can go wrong. To know how to identify the signs of an unsafe swallow.