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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Magnesium for preventing preterm birth after threatened preterm labour |
Author: | Crowther, C. Moore, V. |
Citation: | Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2000; (2):CD000940- |
Publisher: | Update Software Ltd |
Issue Date: | 2000 |
ISSN: | 1469-493X 1469-493X |
Editor: | Crowther, C.A. |
Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Magnesium therapy is sometimes continued after an episode of threatened preterm labour in an attempt to prevent the onset of further preterm contractions. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this review was to assess the effects of magnesium maintenance therapy on preventing preterm birth after threatened preterm labour. SEARCH STRATEGY: We searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group trials register. SELECTION CRITERIA: Randomised controlled trials of magnesium therapy given to women after threatened preterm labour. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Trial quality assessment and data extraction were done independently by two reviewers. MAIN RESULTS: Two trials were included. Both were of poor quality and neither study included any long-term follow up of infants. The incidence of preterm birth or perinatal mortality was not reduced by magnesium maintenance therapy compared to alternative therapy or no treatment. REVIEWER'S CONCLUSIONS: There is not enough evidence to show that magnesium maintenance therapy is effective in preventing preterm birth after an episode of threatened preterm labour. |
Keywords: | Humans Magnesium Tocolysis Pregnancy Female Obstetric Labor, Premature |
DOI: | 10.1002/14651858.cd000940 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd000940 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest Obstetrics and Gynaecology publications |
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