Ultrasound-guided lung lavage for life-threatening bronchial obstruction due to meconium plug

J Clin Ultrasound. 2021 May;49(4):405-407. doi: 10.1002/jcu.22917. Epub 2020 Sep 11.

Abstract

We present a case of life-threatening airway obstruction caused by meconium aspiration, a condition with significant neonatal mortality and morbidity. Lung ultrasound detected the obstruction and helped in the clinical management allowing to perform a quick and selective bronchoalveolar lavage with diluted surfactant.

Keywords: ARDS; airway blockade; lung ultrasound; meconium aspiration syndrome; neonate.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Airway Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
  • Airway Obstruction / etiology
  • Airway Obstruction / therapy
  • Bronchoalveolar Lavage / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Meconium Aspiration Syndrome / diagnostic imaging*
  • Meconium Aspiration Syndrome / therapy*
  • Pulmonary Surfactants / administration & dosage
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional / methods

Substances

  • Pulmonary Surfactants