Long-Term Effects of Indomethacin Prophylaxis in Extremely-Low-Birth-Weight Infants

Schmidt, Barbara; G. Davis, Peter; Moddemann, Diane; Ohlsson, Arne; S. Roberts, Robin; Saigal, Saroj; Solimano, Alfonso; Vincer, Michael; L. Wright, Linda

doi:10.1056/nejm200106283442602

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Long-Term Effects of Indomethacin Prophylaxis in Extremely-Low-Birth-Weight Infants

Published in New England Journal of Medicine • Jun 28, 2001

Authors:

Barbara Schmidt

Peter G. Davis

Diane Moddemann

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The prophylactic administration of indomethacin reduces the frequency of patent ductus arteriosus and severe intraventricular hemorrhage in very-low-birth-weight infants (those with birth weights below 1500 g). Whether prophylaxis with indomethacin confers any long-term benefits that out...

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Medicine

Ductus arteriosus

Intraventricular hemorrhage

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