Effect of antenatal administration of Glucocorticoids in the prevention of Respiratory Distress Syndrome in preterm labour.

Dr.Bhavanidevi V; Dr.Thamilkothai R; Dr.Ramalakshmi S

Volume : VI, Issue : VI, June - 2016

Effect of antenatal administration of Glucocorticoids in the prevention of Respiratory Distress Syndrome in preterm labour.

Dr. Bhavanidevi V, Dr. Thamilkothai R, Dr. Ramalakshmi S

Abstract :

 The aim of the study was to prove the efficacy of antenatal Glucocorticoid administration in preventing respiratory distress syndrome in preterm labour. The study population consists of 200 patients admitted in labour ward.100 were in the control and 100 were in the treatment group. Gestational age between 28–34 weeks were included in the study.2 doses of Betamethasone 12mg ,24 hrs apart were given. Percentage of RDS in the steroid treated group and control group were studied. The study included demographic characters, gestational age, treatment delivery interval, birth weight, grading , duration of preterm care and outcome. Those who had complete course of treatment had a better outcome. We concluded that there is a definite role for glucocorticoids in prevention of RDS in preterm labour.