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Another Nail in the Coffin for Late PT Steroids: New RCT Data

Feb 11, 2024
In this podcast, they discuss new research challenging the use of late preterm steroids for reducing neonatal respiratory complications. They highlight concerns about the long-term effects on the developing brain. A study found no significant difference between the steroid and placebo groups in reducing the need for treatment of neonatal respiratory distress. They conclude that late preterm steroids do not provide measurable benefit.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Excitement Over New Data on Late Preterm Steroids
03:44 • 4min
3
Controversy Surrounding Steroid Administration for Late Preterm and Early Term Delivery
07:48 • 4min
4
Beta Methasone Administration in Late Preterm Period
11:21 • 8min
5
Steroids in Neonatal Respiratory Morbidity
19:31 • 3min