Serum retinol levels and neonatal outcomes in preterm infants

Background Glucocorticoids are frequently administered to preterm infants, both antenatally and postnatally; however, the effect on serum retinol levels has not been determined. The risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia is increased in premature infants with low retinol concentrations. Objectives Our p...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the Formosan Medical Association 2017-08, Vol.116 (8), p.626-633
Hauptverfasser:	Chen, Hsing-Jin, Hsu, Chyong-Hsin, Chiang, Bor-Luen
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bronchopulmonary dysplasia Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - etiology Glucocorticoids Glucocorticoids - pharmacology Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature - blood Internal Medicine Preterm infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn - etiology Retinol Retinopathy of prematurity Vitamin A - blood Vitamin A Deficiency - complications
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Zusammenfassung:	Background Glucocorticoids are frequently administered to preterm infants, both antenatally and postnatally; however, the effect on serum retinol levels has not been determined. The risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia is increased in premature infants with low retinol concentrations. Objectives Our purpose was to determine the effect of glucocorticoid administration on serum retinol levels in preterm infants. Methods All infants
ISSN:	0929-6646 1876-0821
DOI:	10.1016/j.jfma.2017.04.019