Neonatal aspiration syndromes

Definition

Aspiration of meconium, blood, amniotic fluids and gastric contents in a neonate resulting in clinical symptoms from airway obstruction (atelectasis, air trapping and air leaks), parenchymal injury (pneumonitis), right-to-left shunting, and ventilation-perfusion mismatch.

6 subordinate codes

• KB26.0Neonatal aspiration of meconium
• KB26.1Neonatal aspiration of amniotic fluid or mucus
• KB26.2Neonatal aspiration of blood
• KB26.3Neonatal aspiration of milk or regurgitated food
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Respiratory disorders specific to the perinatal or neonatal period

• KB20Intrauterine hypoxia
• KB21Birth asphyxia
• KB22Metabolic acidaemia in newborn
• KB23Respiratory distress of newborn
• KB24Congenital pneumonia
• KB25Neonatal tracheitis
• KB27Pulmonary air leak or related conditions originating in the perinatal period
• KB28Pulmonary haemorrhage originating in the perinatal period