Magnesium sulphate for women at risk of preterm birth for neuroprotection of the fetus

W. Doyle, Lex; A Crowther, Caroline; Middleton, Philippa; Marret, Stéphane; J. Rouse, Dwight

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd004661.pub3

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Magnesium sulphate for women at risk of preterm birth for neuroprotection of the fetus

Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews • Jan 21, 2009

Authors:

Lex W. Doyle

Caroline A Crowther

Philippa Middleton

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Epidemiological and basic science evidence suggests that magnesium sulphate before birth may be neuroprotective for the fetus. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of magnesium sulphate as a neuroprotective agent when given to women considered at risk of preterm birth. SEARCH STRATEGY: We s...

Subject

Neuroprotection

Fetus

Magnesium

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