用于早产的产前皮质类固醇。

Antenatal corticosteroids for preterm birth.

作者信息

Murphy K, Aghajafari F, Hannah M

机构信息

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto, Mount Sinai Hospital, Ontario, Canada.

出版信息

Semin Perinatol. 2001 Oct;25(5):341-7. doi: 10.1053/sper.2001.26418.

DOI:10.1053/sper.2001.26418

PMID:11707020

Abstract

A single course of antenatal corticosteroids is a rare example of a treatment that yields both a health benefit and a cost savings. This article reviews the history and background of antenatal corticosteroids, its use in clinical practice and the controversy today regarding the use of multiple courses of antenatal corticosteroids.

摘要

单次疗程的产前糖皮质激素治疗是一种罕见的既有益健康又能节省成本的治疗方法。本文回顾了产前糖皮质激素的历史和背景、其在临床实践中的应用以及当今关于多次疗程产前糖皮质激素使用的争议。