Postnatal corticosteroids to prevent or treat bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants

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Document officiel de Canadian Paediatric Society (2020) sur « Postnatal corticosteroids to prevent or treat bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants ». Extrait officiel (langue source) : Historically, postnatal corticosteroids have been used to prevent and treat bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. Administering dexamethasone to prevent BPD in the first 7 days post-birth has been associated with increasing risk for cerebral palsy, while early inhaled corticosteroids appear to be associated with an increased risk of mortality. Neither med. Consultez la publication officielle pour les recommandations détaillées et leur champ d’application.

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