Effectiveness and safety of repeat dexamethasone for bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

Alain C CunaAnastasia QuiqleyKevin VargheseGreta Ciccolari-MicaldiChristian OliverosAn-Lin ChengMichael NorbergWilliam E Truog

Published in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2021)

Repeat dexamethasone for BPD was less effective in weaning respiratory support compared to initial course. Changes in growth parameters to discharge were comparable between controls and infants treated with 1 or 2 dexamethasone courses.

Keyphrases

high dose
low dose
mechanical ventilation
acute respiratory distress syndrome