What causes meconium aspiration syndrome?
A) Hypoglycemia
B) Carbon dioxide retention
C) Bowel obstruction with meconium
D) Aspiration of meconium in utero or at birth

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Meconium aspiration syndrome is caused by the aspiration of amniotic fluid containing meconium into the fetal or newborn trachea in utero or at first breath. Hypoglycemia and carbon dioxide retention are not related to meconium aspiration. Bowel obstruction with meconium may be an indication of cystic fibrosis or Hirschsprung disease, not meconium aspiration.

What Causes Meconium Aspiration Syndrome