Multiple courses of antenatal corticosteroids and outcome of premature neonates

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Authors

Beverly A. Banks

Avital Cnaan · Historical Society of Frankford

Mark A. Morgan · Historical Society of Frankford

Julian T. Parer · Historical Society of Frankford

Jeffrey D. Merrill · Historical Society of Frankford

Philip L. Ballard · Historical Society of Frankford

Roberta A. Ballard · Historical Society of Frankford

Abstract

In this retrospective analysis multiple courses of antenatal corticosteroids did not improve outcome and were associated with increased mortality, decreased fetal growth, and prolonged adrenal suppression.

Topics & Keywords

Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies Birth, Development, and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume 181, Issue 3, pp. 709-717

DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(99)70517-x

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