Journal article
Effects of antenatal dexamethasone on postnatal serum cortisol levels in late preterm infants
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To explore whether antenatal dexamethasone impacts postnatal serum cortisol levels in stable late preterm (LPT) infants. Secondary outcomes were to identify short-term hospital outcomes related to antenatal dexamethasone exposure.
METHODS: A prospective cohort study of serial serum cortisol levels in LPT infants within 3 h of birth, and at 1, 3, and 14 postnatal days. Serum cortisol levels were compared between infants exposed to …
Authors
Amawat J; Wirayannawat W; Boonyanunt P; Paes B; Kitsommart R
Journal
The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, Vol. 36, No. 2,
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
December 15, 2023
DOI
10.1080/14767058.2023.2224491
ISSN
1476-7058