Effects of corticosteroids in very low birth weight newborns dependent on mechanical ventilation Efeitos de corticosteróides em recém-nascidos de muito baixo peso, dependentes de ventilação mecânica

Effects of corticosteroids in very low birth weight newborns dependent on mechanical ventilation Efeitos de corticosteróides em recém-nascidos de muito baixo peso, dependentes de ventilação mecânica

Corticosteroids have been used in bronchopulmonary dysplasia prevention because of their antiinflammatory effects. Among their effects is a decrease in the incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia. However, short- and long-term side effects have been detected in preterm newborns. PURPOSE: To analyze...

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Main Authors: Marta M. G. B. Mataloun, Cléa R. Leone, Maria Augusta C. Gibelli, Flávio A. C. Vaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier España 2005-04-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Corticosteróides
Recém-nascido prematuro
Displasia broncopulmonar
Corticosteroids
Very low birth weight newborn
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
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