INTRODUCTION :- Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) is one of the most common causes of severe respiratory failure in infants born at term/ post-term gestation. ‘Meconium’ is the first stool of an infant, composed of materials ingested during the period of gestation. It is normally stored in the infant’s intestines until after birth, but sometimes (often […]
Tag: Pathophysiology
Introduction Diarrhoea is too frequent, often too precipitate passage of poorly formed stools. It is defined by WHO as 3 or more loose or watery stools in a 24 hour period. It occurs due to passage of excess water in faeces. This may be due to: Decreased electrolyte and water absorption. Increased secretion by intestinal […]