Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: Quality metrics for optimal timing of antenatal corticosteroid administration.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2022.02.021
Abstract: Preterm birth is a leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality. Administration of antenatal corticosteroids before preterm birth reduces risks of perinatal death, respiratory morbidity, necrotizing enterocolitis, and intraventricular hemorrhage and also reduces costs of… read more here.
Keywords: antenatal corticosteroids; medicine; antenatal corticosteroid; administration ... See more keywords
Prophylactic antenatal corticosteroids for fetal lung maturity: Known unknowns and unknown unknowns
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DOI: 10.1016/j.crwh.2020.e00242
Abstract: The use of prophylactic antenatal corticosteroids (ACS)was arguably one of themost important advances in obstetric care to bemade during the second half of the 20th century, with clear benefits for babies born before 34+6weeks of… read more here.
Keywords: gestation; weeks gestation; term; 6weeks gestation ... See more keywords
We Should Proceed With Caution When It Comes to Antenatal Corticosteroids After 34 Weeks.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2016.05.011
Abstract: The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine recently released a statement supporting the use of antenatal corticosteroids for women at high risk of late preterm birth. This followed a trend of increasing use of antenatal corticosteroids after… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; antenatal corticosteroids; corticosteroids weeks; comes antenatal ... See more keywords
Neonatal and Maternal Outcomes of Lower Versus Standard Doses of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Women at Risk of Preterm Delivery: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2020.02.127
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Our objective was to systematically review randomized and quasi-randomized trials on the neonatal and maternal effects of lower doses of antenatal corticosteroids ( read more here.
Keywords: review randomized; randomized controlled; doses antenatal; women risk ... See more keywords
Disparities in the use of antenatal corticosteroids among women with hypertension in North Carolina
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DOI: 10.1038/s41372-019-0555-y
Abstract: Objective To evaluate antenatal corticosteroids (ANS) use in pregnant women with hypertension. Study design Retrospective analysis of ANS use in the Perinatal Quality Collaborative of North Carolina between 2015 and 2017. Results Twenty-five centers participated,… read more here.
Keywords: disparities use; antenatal corticosteroids; north carolina; ans use ... See more keywords
Cardiovascular Hemodynamic Changes After Antenatal Corticosteroids in Growth Restricted and Appropriate for Gestational Age Fetuses.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-0654-4824
Abstract: PURPOSE To investigate hemodynamic effects after antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) administration in appropriate for gestational age (AGA) and early growth restricted (GR) fetuses by measurement of Doppler cardiovascular function parameters. MATERIALS AND METHODS Prospective cohort study.… read more here.
Keywords: acs administration; age; appropriate gestational; antenatal corticosteroids ... See more keywords
A Growing Dilemma: Antenatal Corticosteroids and Long-Term Consequences.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1718573
Abstract: OBJECTIVE A single course of synthetic antenatal corticosteroids is standard care for women considered to be at risk for preterm birth before 34 weeks of gestation. While the intended target is the fetal lung, the… read more here.
Keywords: corticosteroids long; term; term consequences; long term ... See more keywords
Antenatal corticosteroids-to-birth interval in preterm birth
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DOI: 10.1080/17843286.2020.1758471
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare short-term outcomes in children born between 24 and 34 weeks’ gestation, according to observed antenatal corticosteroids (ACS)-to-birth intervals. Research question: ‘Is there a difference in… read more here.
Keywords: birth interval; acs birth; birth; antenatal corticosteroids ... See more keywords
Use of antenatal corticosteroids among infants with gestational age at 24 to 31 weeks in 57 neonatal intensive care units of China: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000002266
Abstract: Abstract Background: Antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) can significantly improve the outcomes of preterm infants. This study aimed to describe the ACS use rates among preterm infants admitted to Chinese neonatal intensive care units (NICU) and to… read more here.
Keywords: acs use; age; use rates; use ... See more keywords
Impact of antenatal corticosteroids on head circumference of full-term newborns: a French multicentre cohort study.
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DOI: 10.1111/aogs.13839
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Our main objective was to evaluate whether antenatal corticosteroids increase the risk of small head circumference in children born at term. Secondary objectives were to evaluate whether they increase the risk of small birthweight… read more here.
Keywords: fifth percentile; term; circumference; antenatal corticosteroids ... See more keywords
Antenatal corticosteroids in impending preterm deliveries before 25 weeks’ gestation
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2017-313840
Abstract: Antenatal corticosteroid (ANC) use before 25 weeks’ gestation is controversial. Our previous systematic review (eight observational studies, n=10 109) showed that ANC exposure was associated with significantly reduced mortality and severe intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH)/periventricular leukomalacia (PVL)… read more here.
Keywords: weeks gestation; impending preterm; antenatal corticosteroids; anc ... See more keywords