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Threatened preterm labor: the influence of time factors on the incidence of respiratory distress syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6877685     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The interval between the first symptoms of threatened preterm labor and delivery was studied and found to be correlated with the incidence of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), independent of treatment with corticosteroids or betamimetics and the state of the membranes. The incidence and severity of RDS decreased when labor was postponed for a period ranging from 12 hours to three weeks after admission. The decrease was most marked in a steroid-treated group but also occurred in the placebo-treated and untreated groups. The combination of orciprenaline and betamethasone was more effective in postponing delivery in early pregnancies than was the combination of orciprenaline and placebo. Treatment with betamimetics and corticosteroids is therefore indicated in cases of active preterm labor.
Authors:
M F Schutte; P E Treffers; J G Koppe
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Obstetrics and gynecology     Volume:  62     ISSN:  0029-7844     ISO Abbreviation:  Obstet Gynecol     Publication Date:  1983 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1983-09-23     Completed Date:  1983-09-23     Revised Date:  2009-10-26    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401101     Medline TA:  Obstet Gynecol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  287-93     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Betamethasone / therapeutic use
Double-Blind Method
Female
Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture / complications
Fetal Organ Maturity
Gestational Age
Hospitalization
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Lung / embryology
Male
Obstetric Labor, Premature / prevention & control*
Orciprenaline / therapeutic use
Pregnancy
Random Allocation
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / etiology,  prevention & control*
Risk
Time Factors
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
378-44-9/Betamethasone; 586-06-1/Orciprenaline

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