A case of acute respiratory distress syndrome due to maternal blood aspiration.
- Author:
Jong Hun PARK
1
;
Chun Soo KIM
;
Sang Lak LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. lsl@dsmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Respiratory distress syndrome;
Mother;
Blood
- MeSH:
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Infant, Newborn;
Mothers;
Oxygen;
Parturition;
Pulmonary Surfactants;
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult;
Suction;
Thorax;
Ventilation
- From:Korean Journal of Perinatology
2009;20(1):74-77
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Blood was known as a potent inhibitor of pulmonary surfactant, and maternal blood aspiration is a rare cause of respiratory distress syndrome in neonates. We experienced a neonate with a history of maternal antepartum hemorrhage who developed respiratory distress after birth and blood was aspirated from tracheal suction. He received artificial ventilation and subsequent improvement of chest x-ray and oxygenation index was noted after artificial surfactant replacement therapy. The aspirated blood was of maternal origin.
