Association of Antenatal Corticosteroid Exposure and Infant Survival at 22 and 23 Weeks
Conclusion Exposure to ANCS was associated with higher survival rates to 1 YOL among resuscitated infants born at 22 and 23 weeks. National guidelines recommending against ANCS utilization at 22 weeks should be re-evaluated given emerging evidence of benefit.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Rossi, Robert M. DeFranco, Emily A. Hall, Eric S. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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