Describe the prognosis.
Mortality rate: < 10%
Describe the prevention.
Prevent premature birth if possible. See tocolysis.
Antenatal corticosteroid therapy administered to the mother (stimulates infant lung maturation)
Given 48 hours before delivery
2 doses of IM betamethasone 24 hours apart or 4 doses of IM dexamethasone 12 hours apart
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