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Mendelson syndrome
Síndrome de Mendelson
CategoryDefinition
This is chemical pneumonitis caused by aspiration during anaesthesia, especially during pregnancy. Aspiration contents may include gastric juice, blood, bile, water or an association of them.
Exclusions
- Complications of anaesthesia during pregnancy
- Complications of anaesthesia during labour or delivery
- Complications of anaesthesia during the puerperium
Index Terms
Mendelson syndromeMendelson syndrome resulting from a procedurepulmonary acid aspiration syndromepneumonitis due to inhalation of gastric secretions