Caroline Fryar MD, MPH , Tingting Liu BS , Neill Bates MPH , Dmitry Tumin PhD , Kelly Bear DO , Rachel Taylor MD , James L. Whiteside MD
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The primary outcome was antenatal steroid use as recorded on the birth certificate, and our main exposure was the birth year that was dichotomized as after (2022–2023) vs before (2017–2020) practice guideline implementation. The chi-square and rank-sum tests were used to compare gestational age before and after the implementation of the guideline, respectively. A multivariate regression using a difference-in-difference specification model was used to determine antenatal steroid use among births at 22 and 24 to 25 weeks of gestation, and a separate multivariate model was included using live births at 23 weeks of gestation for sensitivity analysis.</div></div><div><h3>RESULTS</h3><div>After applying our exclusion criteria, a total of 11,203 live births in the United States at 22 to 25 weeks of gestation between 2017–2020 and 2022–2023 were available for analysis. Our bivariate analysis indicated an increased use of antenatal steroids in live births at 22 weeks of gestation from 48% (178/368) before to 61% (216/356) after the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guideline implementation (<em>P</em>=.001). However, steroid administration did not change at 23 weeks of gestation (<em>P</em>=.385), with only a slight increase from 63% to 66% at 24 to 25 weeks of gestation (<em>P</em>=.033) in our bivariate analysis. Our multivariate analysis found similar patterns, with 65% higher odds of steroid use in births at 22 weeks of gestation (<em>P</em>=.001), with no significant change in births at 24 to 25 weeks of gestation (<em>P</em>=.061). Similar results were found in our sensitivity analysis of births at 22 weeks of gestation (<em>P</em>=.001), but no significant association was identified for births at 23 weeks of gestation (<em>P</em>=.710).</div></div><div><h3>CONCLUSION</h3><div>The recommendation by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to consider antenatal corticosteroid administration in preterm deliveries at 22 weeks of gestation has led to an increase in this clinical practice. 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The primary outcome was antenatal steroid use as recorded on the birth certificate, and our main exposure was the birth year that was dichotomized as after (2022–2023) vs before (2017–2020) practice guideline implementation. The chi-square and rank-sum tests were used to compare gestational age before and after the implementation of the guideline, respectively. A multivariate regression using a difference-in-difference specification model was used to determine antenatal steroid use among births at 22 and 24 to 25 weeks of gestation, and a separate multivariate model was included using live births at 23 weeks of gestation for sensitivity analysis.</div></div><div><h3>RESULTS</h3><div>After applying our exclusion criteria, a total of 11,203 live births in the United States at 22 to 25 weeks of gestation between 2017–2020 and 2022–2023 were available for analysis. 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Antenatal corticosteroid administration among infants born at 22 weeks’ gestation after a practice advisory endorsing its consideration
BACKGROUND
In response to an accumulation of evidence supporting antenatal steroid administration at 22 weeks of gestation with planned neonatal resuscitation, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, alongside the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, published a clinical practice advisory recommending consideration of antenatal steroids at 22 weeks of gestation in September 2021.
OBJECTIVE
This study aimed to determine whether the 2021 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists practice advisory was associated with an increase in the use of antenatal corticosteroids among infants born at 22 weeks of gestation.
STUDY DESIGN
This retrospective, secondary analysis used data from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Vital Statistics System from 2017 to 2023. The primary outcome was antenatal steroid use as recorded on the birth certificate, and our main exposure was the birth year that was dichotomized as after (2022–2023) vs before (2017–2020) practice guideline implementation. The chi-square and rank-sum tests were used to compare gestational age before and after the implementation of the guideline, respectively. A multivariate regression using a difference-in-difference specification model was used to determine antenatal steroid use among births at 22 and 24 to 25 weeks of gestation, and a separate multivariate model was included using live births at 23 weeks of gestation for sensitivity analysis.
RESULTS
After applying our exclusion criteria, a total of 11,203 live births in the United States at 22 to 25 weeks of gestation between 2017–2020 and 2022–2023 were available for analysis. Our bivariate analysis indicated an increased use of antenatal steroids in live births at 22 weeks of gestation from 48% (178/368) before to 61% (216/356) after the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guideline implementation (P=.001). However, steroid administration did not change at 23 weeks of gestation (P=.385), with only a slight increase from 63% to 66% at 24 to 25 weeks of gestation (P=.033) in our bivariate analysis. Our multivariate analysis found similar patterns, with 65% higher odds of steroid use in births at 22 weeks of gestation (P=.001), with no significant change in births at 24 to 25 weeks of gestation (P=.061). Similar results were found in our sensitivity analysis of births at 22 weeks of gestation (P=.001), but no significant association was identified for births at 23 weeks of gestation (P=.710).
CONCLUSION
The recommendation by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to consider antenatal corticosteroid administration in preterm deliveries at 22 weeks of gestation has led to an increase in this clinical practice. This significant association highlights the value and influence of clinical practice guidelines among clinicians.
期刊介绍:
The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AJOG) is a highly esteemed publication with two companion titles. One of these is the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine (AJOG MFM), which is dedicated to the latest research in the field of maternal-fetal medicine, specifically concerning high-risk pregnancies. The journal encompasses a wide range of topics, including:
Maternal Complications: It addresses significant studies that have the potential to change clinical practice regarding complications faced by pregnant women.
Fetal Complications: The journal covers prenatal diagnosis, ultrasound, and genetic issues related to the fetus, providing insights into the management and care of fetal health.
Prenatal Care: It discusses the best practices in prenatal care to ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and the unborn child.
Intrapartum Care: It provides guidance on the care provided during the childbirth process, which is critical for the safety of both mother and baby.
Postpartum Issues: The journal also tackles issues that arise after childbirth, focusing on the postpartum period and its implications for maternal health. AJOG MFM serves as a reliable forum for peer-reviewed research, with a preference for randomized trials and meta-analyses. The goal is to equip researchers and clinicians with the most current information and evidence-based strategies to effectively manage high-risk pregnancies and to provide the best possible care for mothers and their unborn children.