Towards a Standardized Clinical Practice on Postnatal Steroids in Preterm Neonates
Dr. Amit Mukerji, Associate Professor, Pediatrics, McMaster University
Postnatal steroids are used in NICUs to facilitate extubation to non-invasive respiratory support. However, there is significant heterogeneity in their use, due to lack of individualized guidelines. We aim to implement a risk-based Standard Clinical Practice that will be consensus-based and evaluate the impact of this on clinical outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the rationale for use of postnatal steroids in NICUs.
2. The potential benefits and risks of postnatal steroids.
3. Recent evidence on individualized use that may optimize the risk-benefit.
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