THE ANTENATAL USE OF BETAMETHASONE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PRETERM INFANTS AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Objectives: Monitoring the effectiveness of betamethasone on preterm births. Evaluating five components respiratory rate, chest movement, lower chest indentation, nasal flaring, grunting, ensuring health condition of preterm infant using APGAR. Methods: In a tertiary care hospital impatient medical data were the subject of this retrospective observational study carrying out the role of betamethasone in preterm infant’s complications. The study uses the application of the APGAR and Silverman-Anderson scores to evaluate the degree of respiratory distress and general health of premature babies.