ICD-11 code : CA72;
Preferred Label : Mendelson syndrome;
ICD-11 definition : 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.;
ICD-11 inclusion : pneumonitis due to inhalation of gastric secretions; pulmonary acid aspiration syndrome; Mendelson syndrome resulting from a procedure;
Origin ID : 854587674;
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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.