Does Corticosteroids Administration after 37 Weeks for Elective Lower Segment Cesarean Section Reduce Neonatal Respiratory Morbidity? a Randomized Controlled Trial.
Abstract:Background: Cesarean delivery is a known risk factor for neonatal respiratory complications, mostly transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) and respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in infants at or near term. The current study aimed to assess the efficacy of steroids administered before performing term (37-39 weeks), elective caesarean section in reducing neonatal respiratory morbidity and. Methods: This is a randomized controlled study which was done on Benha University Hospital and Benha Teaching Hospital, E… Show more
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