The Effect of Antenatal Neuroprotective Magnesium Sulfate Treatment on Cerebral Oxygenation in Preterm Infants.

Buse Özer BekmezYüksel OğuzHayriye Gözde Kanmaz KutmanDilek UygurFuat Emre CanpolatSerife Suna OğuzCüneyt Tayman

Published in: American journal of perinatology (2020)

We could not demonstrate any effect on cerebral oxygenation of preterm infants in early postnatal life that could be attributed to antenatal neuroprotective MgSO4 treatment. Future studies are warranted to clarify the exact underlying mechanisms of neuroprotection.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
cerebral ischemia
low birth weight
pregnant women
subarachnoid hemorrhage
brain injury
preterm birth
blood brain barrier
molecular dynamics