Corticosteroids after preterm premature rupture of membranes.

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Title:	Corticosteroids after preterm premature rupture of membranes.
Author:	Crowley, P
Citation:	Obstet-Gynecol-Clin-North-Am. 1992 Jun; 19(2): 317-26
Abstract:	A review of all relevant randomized controlled trials provides strong evidence that corticosteroid therapy causes a significant reduction in respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in preterm babies overall. This reduction in RDS is accompanied by a reduced incidence of neonatal death, intraventricular hemorrhages, and necrotizing enterocolitis. These benefits are also seen in cases of PROM. Corticosteroid therapy in PROM is associated with a trend toward an increase in neonatal infection.
Review References:	43 refs.
Notes:	None
Language:	English
Publication Type:	Clinical-Trial; Journal-Article; Randomized-Controlled-Trial; Review; Review,-Tutorial
Keywords:	Adrenal Cortex Hormones therapeutic use : Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture complications : Respiratory Distress Syndrome prevention and control
URL:	http://www.wbsaunders.com/catalog/wbs-prod.pl?0889-8545