Antenatal Corticosteroids to Asian Women Prior to Elective Cesarean Section at Early Term and Effects on Neonatal Respiratory Outcomes.

Noorazizah ArsadNurlina Abd RazakMohd Hashim OmarMohamad Nasir ShafieeAida Hani Kalok Fook Choe CheahPei Shan Lim

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2022)

Elective CS at early term before 39 weeks was associated with a modest overall incidence of neonatal respiratory illness (10.1%) in this Asian population. Antenatal dexamethasone did not diminish infants needing respiratory support, NICU admission and length of stay.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
pregnant women
gestational age
preterm birth
patients undergoing
respiratory tract
emergency department
polycystic ovary syndrome
low dose
risk factors
high dose
adipose tissue
weight loss