Antenatal corticosteroids for preterm birth

K Murphy; F Aghajafari; M Hannah

doi:10.1053/sper.2001.26418

Antenatal corticosteroids for preterm birth

Semin Perinatol. 2001 Oct;25(5):341-7. doi: 10.1053/sper.2001.26418.

Authors

K Murphy¹, F Aghajafari, M Hannah

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto, Mount Sinai Hospital, Ontario, Canada.

PMID: 11707020
DOI: 10.1053/sper.2001.26418

Abstract

A single course of antenatal corticosteroids is a rare example of a treatment that yields both a health benefit and a cost savings. This article reviews the history and background of antenatal corticosteroids, its use in clinical practice and the controversy today regarding the use of multiple courses of antenatal corticosteroids.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage
Adrenal Cortex Hormones / adverse effects
Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use*
Animals
Female
Gestational Age
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature, Diseases / prevention & control*
Obstetric Labor, Premature / drug therapy*
Pregnancy
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / prevention & control
Risk Factors

Substances

Adrenal Cortex Hormones