Scientific article
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Antenatal corticosteroids for fetal lung maturation in threatened preterm delivery: indications and administration

Published inArchives of gynecology and obstetrics, vol. 286, no. 2, p. 277-281
Publication date2012
Abstract

Antenatal maternal administration of corticosteroids has been shown to reduce morbidity and mortality rates in preterm delivery. Threatened spontaneous or medically indicated preterm delivery for maternal or fetal indications between 24 and 34 weeks of gestation with unknown fetal lung maturity status are indications for antenatal corticosteroid administration. Recent studies have challenged current practice of antenatal glucocorticoid use. The goal of this expert letter is to provide recommendations based for the clinical use of antenatal glucocorticoids based on the current evidence from published studies.

Keywords
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones/administration & dosage/contraindications
  • Female
  • Fetal Organ Maturity/drug effects
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Lung/drug effects/growth & development
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Third
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn/prevention & control
Citation (ISO format)
SURBEK, Daniel et al. Antenatal corticosteroids for fetal lung maturation in threatened preterm delivery: indications and administration. In: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2012, vol. 286, n° 2, p. 277–281. doi: 10.1007/s00404-012-2339-x
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