Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2023 To 2033
Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) refers to respiratory distress observed in newborns when meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) is present. The symptoms of meconium aspiration can vary among infants. However, the following are commonly observed Rapid or labored breathing, Retractions, which involve inward pulling of the chest wall; Grunting sounds during breathing; bluish skin color (cyanosis); Low Apgar score, which assesses a newborn's color; heart rate, reflexes, muscle tone, and respiration immediately after birth, Limp body. Various risk factors contribute to meconium aspiration, including Post-term pregnancy, Preeclampsia, Maternal diabetes, Maternal hypertension, Difficult delivery, Fetal distress, and Intrauterine hypoxia, a condition in which the fetus receives insufficient oxygen while still in the uterus. The inhalation of meconium-stained amniotic fluid causes meconium aspiration. MSAF is a common finding and does not always lead to MAS. Uterine stress resulting ...