Cost-effectiveness of antenatal corticosteroids and tocolytic agents in the management of preterm birth: A systematic review

Cost-effectiveness of antenatal corticosteroids and tocolytic agents in the management of preterm birth: A systematic review

Summary: Background: Preterm birth is a leading cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity, and imposes high health and societal costs. Antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) to accelerate fetal lung maturation are commonly used in conjunction with tocolytics for arresting preterm labour in women at risk o...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth Sebastian, Chloe Bykersma, Alexander Eggleston, Katherine E. Eddy, Sher Ting Chim, Rana Islamiah Zahroh, Nick Scott, Doris Chou, Olufemi T. Oladapo, Joshua P. Vogel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-07-01
Series:EClinicalMedicine
Subjects:
Cost-effectiveness
Economic evaluation
Preterm birth
Antenatal corticosteroids
Tocolysis
Tocolytic
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589537022002267

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