Antenatal corticosteroid administration for foetal lung maturation
Katie Wynne, Christopher W. Rowe, Matthew Delbridge, Brendan Watkins, Karina Brown, Jordan Addley, Andrew Woods, Henry Murray
Abstract
Antenatal corticosteroids are an essential component in the management of women at risk for preterm labour. They promote lung maturation and reduce the risk of other preterm neonatal complications. This narrative review discusses the contentious issues and controversies around the optimal use of antenatal corticosteroids and their consequences for both the mother and the neonate. The most recent evidence base is presented.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineOpen peer reviewLungCorticosteroidIntensive care medicineBronchopulmonary dysplasiaPhysiologyObstetricsPlant biologyPediatricsPregnancyEndocrinologyInternal medicineBiologyGestational ageGeneticsBotanyNeonatal Respiratory Health ResearchCongenital Diaphragmatic Hernia StudiesInfant Development and Preterm Care