Timing of postnatal corticosteroid treatment for bronchopulmonary dysplasia and its effect on outcomes.

Alain C CunaTamorah LewisHongying DaiMichael F NypWilliam E Truog

Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2018)

Among preterm infants at high risk of BPD, delaying treatment with postnatal steroids is associated with comparatively worse short-term outcomes as compared to earlier treatment.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
low birth weight
combination therapy
preterm birth