The effect of beta methazone administration for the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome in patients planned for elective cesarean delivery at term

摘要

To determine the effect on respiratory distress syndrome of administering single course of beta methazone to mother before elective cesarean delivery. MATERIAL-METHODS: Fourty patiens planned for elective cesarean delivery at term were randomized into two groups. Exclusion criteria were previously administration of corticosteroids for the risk of preterm labour in the ongoing pregnancy and other high risk pregnancy criteria (preeclampsia, IUGR, maternal diabetes, multiple pregnancy). Patients were randomized to a single course of betametazone 12 mg intramuscularly were administered twice at a 24 hours interval and placebo for the control group. Apgar scores and occurrence of respiratory distress syndrome were assessed for all newborn babies.