children s health issues
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Diagnosis of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Meconium in the amniotic fluid Trouble breathing Chest x-ray Doctors suspect meconium aspiration syndrome if a newborn has trouble breathing and meconium is seen in the amniotic fluid and on the newborn at the time of birth. Doctors confirm the diagnosis by doing a chest x-rays. Cultures of blood may be done to look for certain kinds of bacteria. 