Large inhalation of amniotic fluid

The fetus inhales a large amount of amniotic fluid in the uterus or during childbirth is called a large amount of amniotic fluid aspiration (massive aminotic fluid aspiration). Generally refers to amniotic fluid is not contaminated, often with transient dyspnea or bruising, mild symptoms and good prognosis. If an inflammatory reaction occurs in the lungs, it is called amniotic fluid aspiration pneumonia.

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