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fetal lung maturity |
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fetal lung maturity Obstetrics A parameter that determines the likelihood a neonate will develop RDS; infants delivered at 40 ± 2 wks have 0% incidence of RDS; at 36 wks 0-2%, at 34 wks 8-34%–depending on birthweight How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Utilization of tocolytic drugs to delay delivery, corticosteroids to enhance fetal lung maturity, and antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection all pose some maternal risk. Expectant management usually continues until the pregnancy reaches term, the fetal lung maturity is documented by amniotic fluid studies, or severe preeclampsia or other complications develop. |
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