Antenatal corticosteroids: a retrospective cohort study on timing, indications and neonatal outcome

ConclusionOptimal timing of ACS treatment varied significantly based on the clinical indication. Women with preterm prelabour rupture of membranes or vaginal bleeding were more likely to have an ACS‐delivery interval >7 days. A prolonged ACS‐delivery interval was associated with an increased risk of neonatal respiratory morbidity and a prolonged stay in the neonatal care unit, but not with neonatal mortality.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica - January 23, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Julia Fr ändberg, Johan Sandblom, Matteo Bruschettini, Karel Maršál, Karl Kristensen Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research