Preterm delivery: risks versus benefits of intervention.
Publication/Presentation Date
2-1-2002
Abstract
The objective of this report is to examine the evidence that supports obstetric intervention to prevent preterm birth and to assess the associated neonatal outcomes. The different causes of preterm birth are identified and reviewed. The evidence to support obstetric intervention is examined, and the current protocols for therapy are listed. An example of institutional data review is outlined and includes common neonatal morbidities with comparison to an international data set. This type of review allows clinicians to establish recommendations for obstetric intervention based on neonatal outcome.
Volume
2
Issue
1
First Page
59
Last Page
64
ISSN
1534-5874
Published In/Presented At
Rust O. A. (2002). Preterm delivery: risks versus benefits of intervention. Current women's health reports, 2(1), 59–64.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
12112984
Department(s)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Document Type
Article