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(P76.0) Meconium plug syndrome
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43 863 in individuals diagnosis meconium plug syndrome confirmed
1 978 deaths with diagnosis meconium plug syndrome
5% mortality rate associated with the disease meconium plug syndrome
Diagnosis meconium plug syndrome is diagnosed Men are 25.86% more likely than Women
27 603
Men receive the diagnosis meconium plug syndrome
633 (2.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis meconium plug syndrome
1 345 (8.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease meconium plug syndrome - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 20-24
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-19, 25-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1
Disease Features meconium plug syndrome
Absence or low individual and public risk
Meconium plug syndrome - what does this mean
Meconium plug syndrome is a rare condition that occurs when a baby's meconium, which is the first stool they pass after birth, becomes too thick and forms a blockage in the baby's intestines. this blockage can lead to decreased or absent bowel movements, abdominal distension, and vomiting.
What happens during the disease - meconium plug syndrome
Meconium plug syndrome is a condition that occurs when a baby's meconium, a tar-like substance that is usually passed in the first few days after birth, becomes lodged in the baby's intestine and causes a blockage. this blockage can be caused by a number of factors, including a thickening of the meconium, a narrowing of the intestine, or an abnormal connection between the intestine and another organ. the blockage can lead to problems such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and constipation, as well as a decrease in the baby's ability to absorb nutrients from food. if left untreated, the blockage can cause serious complications, including infection, dehydration, and even death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Ultrasound
- X-ray
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- Amniocentesis
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the risk of meconium plug syndrome and improve the health of the newborn.
- Perform a comprehensive prenatal assessment
- Identify risk factors for meconium plug syndrome
- Administer antenatal steroids to reduce the risk of meconium plug syndrome
- Monitor fetal heart rate and amniotic fluid levels during labor
- Perform immediate suctioning of the airway after delivery
- Administer antibiotics to treat any infection
- Perform chest x-rays to check for any meconium plug
- Administer oxygen therapy to improve oxygen levels in the blood
- Perform a bronchoscopy to remove any meconium plug
- Administer surfactant therapy to improve lung function
- Provide supportive care to the newborn
21 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Meconium plug syndrome - Prevention
Meconium plug syndrome can be prevented by following a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy, including eating a balanced diet, avoiding smoking and alcohol, and getting regular prenatal care. additionally, it is important for pregnant women to be aware of the signs and symptoms of meconium plug syndrome and to seek medical attention if they experience any of them.