Antenatal mgnesium sulfate and ritodrine increased potassium levels in preterm infants: A cohort study

Antenatal mgnesium sulfate and ritodrine increased potassium levels in preterm infants: A cohort study

Background Ritodrine and magnesium sulfate are administered to prevent preterm labor. Magnesium sulfate is also administered to prevent preeclampsia. These drugs have been reported to increase potassium levels in pregnant women and neonates. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatrics international 2022-01, Vol.64 (1), p.e15315-n/a
Hauptverfasser: Hira, Seigo, Ban, Ryoichi, Ogawa, Satoru, Sakai, Kyoko, Takitani, Kimitaka, Ashida, Akira
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Sprache:eng
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antenatal treatment
hyperkalemia
hypermagnesemia
premature infant
ritodrine
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Zusammenfassung:Background Ritodrine and magnesium sulfate are administered to prevent preterm labor. Magnesium sulfate is also administered to prevent preeclampsia. These drugs have been reported to increase potassium levels in pregnant women and neonates. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between potassium levels in preterm infants and antenatal treatment. Methods This prospective cohort study was conducted at Saiseikai Suita Hospital. Preterm infants born at
ISSN:1328-8067
1442-200X
DOI:10.1111/ped.15315