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Date : 10-06-13 20:09
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Publication; issue : 2010 Year 34 Vol 1 iss 43 p
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Unexpected Death by Amniotic Fluid Aspiration Misconceived as Feeding Problem
Korean J Leg Med. 2010 May;34(1):43-46. Korean.
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Department of Forensic Medicine, Chosun University School of Medicine, Gwang-ju, Korea. ysk007@hotmail.com
Western District Office, National Institute of Scientific Investigation, Gwang-ju, Korea
Aspiration of amniotic fluid, whether being meconium-stained or not, can cause a respiratory distress in neonates. This disorder may result in fatal consequence including unexpected death. Fetal hypoxia stimulates fetal gasping respiration, which can provoke massive amniotic fluid aspiration. A new born male-baby was found dead on the next day after vaginal delivery, and according to the statement of care-giver there was no serious event to the baby except for poor feeding. The diagnosis of amniotic fluid aspiration was confirmed at autopsy. The authors present the autopsy findings, clinical features and courses, failing medicolegal system and medical negligence, with literature review.
Key words : aspiration, amniotic fluid, poor feeding, medicolegal system, medical negligence
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