Antenatal Steroids Effect on Mortality and Respiratory Outcomes in Preterm Infants

The Effect of a Complete Course of Antenatal Steroids on Mortality and Morbidity of Preterm Infants

The aim is to evaluate the impact of a complete course of antenatal steroids treatment on mortality and main morbidities in a current population of preterm infants.

All infants admitted in the Neonatal Department born with less than 32 weeks of gestational age are included.

Data are prospectively recorded. Perinatal variables (Gestational age, materna condition at admission, antenatal steroids treatment, gender and results of histological analysis of the placenta) are recorded as well as respiratory status during hospitalization and morbidities at discharge. Results of neurodevelopment test performed at 24 months of corrected age are also included.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All infants admitted in the NICU (with less than 6 hours after birth) born with less than 32+0 weeks of gestational age (GA).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Congenital malformations.
• premature infants in whom active resuscitation measures are not established.