CA72 Mendelson syndrome

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01


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.

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postcoordination

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