Obstetric Anesthesia Digest · 1990 · 33 citations · 0 references
MedicineRespiratory TherapyPulmonologyAirway ManagementAirway ObstructionAirway SupportAspiration PreventionRespiratory DiseaseRespiratory MedicineAirway Aspiration PreventionEndotracheal SuctioningTracheal Suctioning
Although significant attention has been devoted to the treatment of meconium aspiration syndrome, little information is available about its etiology and pathologic factors relating to prevention. The current study was prompted by the fact that aggressive airway management, especially tracheal suctioning, has not led to significant success.