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Usage of dexamethasone before delivery

2024-01-23 13:35:45
Is injecting dexamethasone 0.5mg safe before 24 hours of delivery?? 37 week Delivery date. 26th Jan 24 Please answer...
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At 37 weeks lung maturity has  already been attained you do not need this injection This is used to enhance lung maturity and prevent NICU admission for the baby

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