Chemical pneumonitis historical perspective

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Overview

Mendelson’s syndrome is a type of chemical Chemical pneumonitis in which aspiration of gastric acid is present. It was first described in pregnant females who aspirated gastric content during anesthesia, with development of respiratory distress, cyanosis and lung infiltrates on chest X ray.^[1]

References

↑ MENDELSON CL (1946). “The aspiration of stomach contents into the lungs during obstetric anesthesia”. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 52: 191–205. PMID 20993766. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)

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[pmid20993766-1] MENDELSON CL (1946). “The aspiration of stomach contents into the lungs during obstetric anesthesia”. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 52: 191–205. PMID 20993766. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)

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