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This week we have a number of interesting articles. We are discussing the long-term effects of antenatal steroids, how resuscitating 22-23 weekers may not make you better at managing more mature infants, the effects of supplemental zinc and much more. We also reviewed an article by Dr. Sam Gentle et al looking at NIMV days and effects on BPD, death and growth. The methodology was super interesting and Dr. Gentle joined us to talk more abou his study.
We hope you enjoy this episode.
Evaluation of Long-term Outcomes Associated With Preterm Exposure to Antenatal Corticosteroids
This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the risks of neurocognitive and/or psychological impairment and other disorders in young children after antenatal corticosteroid administration.

Safety and Efficacy of Nafcillin for Empiric Therapy of Late-Onset Sepsis in the NICU
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:. In 2014 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Neonatal Antimicrobial Stewardship Program recommended nafcillin over vancomycin for empirical therapy of possible late-onset sepsis (LOS) in infants without a history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonizatio…
Effect of enteral zinc supplementation on growth and neurodevelopment of preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Journal of Perinatology
Journal of Perinatology - Effect of enteral zinc supplementation on growth and neurodevelopment of preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Duration of noninvasive respiratory support and risk for bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death - Journal of Perinatology
Journal of Perinatology - Duration of noninvasive respiratory support and risk for bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death

Does active treatment in infants born at 22–23 weeks correlate with outcomes of more mature infants at the same hospital? An analysis of California NICU data, 2015–2019 - Journal of Perinatology
Journal of Perinatology - Does active treatment in infants born at 22–23 weeks correlate with outcomes of more mature infants at the same hospital? An analysis of California NICU data,...

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