Efficacy of dexamethasone for lung maturity in preterm delivery in association with lamellar bodies count
Background Organ immaturities in preterm infants may result in perinatal death. One of the diseases is respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) which is caused by lung immaturity. Dexamethasone is often used to accelerate maturity of infant lungs. Objective To determine the efficacy of dexamethasone on l...
Main Authors: | Ni Made Sumiartini, Hendra Santoso, Wayan Retayasa, Made Kardana |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House
2007-07-01
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Series: | Paediatrica Indonesiana |
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Online Access: | https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/356 |
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