European consensus guidelines on the management of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants--2013 update

Abstract

Despite recent advances in the perinatal management of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), controversies still exist. We report updated recommendations of a Europe- an Panel of expert neonatologists who developed consensus guidelines after critical examination of the most up-to-date evidence in 2007 and 2010.

Keywords

• Antenatal steroids
• Continuous positive airway pressure
• Evidence-based practice
• Hyaline membrane disease
• Mechanical ventilation