ANTENATAL CORTICOSTEROIDS FOR FETAL MATURATION

Authors : Birgül Karakoç, Neşe Zehra Kavak

Pages : 109-113

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Publication Date : 2016-12-03

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Corticosteroid treatment of pregnant women at risk for preterm delivery enhances fetal lung maturity and improves neonatal outcomesinsert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1);. Despite convincing evidence of these effects, a consensus has not been reached about the indications for antenatal steroids, and the frequency with which they are used remains low in some countriesinsert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2);. The use of antenatal corticosteroids for fetal maturation is a rare example of technology that yields substantial cost in addition to improving health. Because of these reasons, National Institutes of Health insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(NIH); Consensus Development Conference on the Effect of Corticosteroids for Fetal Maturation on Perinatal Outcomes held in March 1994; reviewed the scientific basis for the use of corticosteroids insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CS);, short-term and long-term potential benefits of the medications, adverse effects for the infants and mother, dosage, timing and circumstances of administration, and associated therapy on treatment outcome insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(3);. In this article, we review the evidence supporting the benefits of CS, controversial issues concerning their use, and current practice recommendations.
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