Discussion on prenatal corticosteroids for fetal lung maturation

VernacularTitle:产前糖皮质激素促胎肺成熟中的几个问题
Author: Dong CUI ¹ ; Huixia YANG
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1. 北京大学第一医院妇产科，北京　100034
Keywords: Glucocorticoids; Fetal organ maturity; Lung
From: Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2022;25(6):470-471
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Prenatal corticosteroid for fetal lung maturation has been widely used in daily practice in obstetrics. However, previous research showed that prenatal corticosteroids may increase the risk of neonatal hypoglycemia and birth weight loss. And it remains controversial regarding the dosage and repeated administration. Based on the guideline "Antenatal corticosteroids to reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality" published by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in February 2022, here we are going to discuss several issues on the usage of prenatal corticosteroids.