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Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
Fetal monitoring during labor may help detect babies at risk for MAS. At birth, the baby with MAS may have low Apgar scores. The healthcare provider may order arterial blood gases, which detect breathing problems. The provider may also order a chest X-ray.