Magnesium sulfate for fetal neuroprotection in preterm pregnancy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT: Intravenous administration of magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) to expectant individuals before childbirth, has been evaluated to reduce the likelihood of mortality and occurrence cerebral palsy in their offspring. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis conducted to determine if were the prophylactic use of magnesium sulfate in women at risk for preterm delivery leads to decrease in the incidence of death or cerebral palsy. A comprehensive search of electronic databases was done to identify relevant studies. Selection of eligible studies was based on predetermined inclusion criteria. Data extraction was performed, and the methodological quality of the selected studies was assessed using appropriate evaluative tools. A meta-analysis was carried out to estimate the overall effect of int

SUBMITTER: Jafarabady K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11295595 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature