Is tocolytic magnesium sulphate associated with increased total paediatric mortality?
Is tocolytic magnesium sulphate associated with increased total paediatric mortality?
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DOI:
10.1016/s0140-6736(97)24047-x
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发表时间:
1997-11-22
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影响因子:
168.9
通讯作者:
Siegler, M
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作者:
Mittendorf, R;Covert, R;Siegler, M
Overall, there were ten paediatric deaths (five singletons, three twin pairs in which one sibling died, one twin pair in which both siblings died [thus, nine unique pregnancies]) in 75 maternal randomisations (65 singletons, ten twin pairs) to MgSO4 and one paediatric death (singleton) among 75 maternal randomisations (69 singletons, six twin pairs) to other or saline control. With intent to treat analysis, the difference was statistically significant (risk difference 10· 7%, 95% CI 2· 9%–18· 5%; two-sided Fisher’s exact test, p= 0· 02). In the tocolytic arms, eight paediatric deaths (three singletons, three twin pairs in which one sibling died, one twin pair in which both siblings died [thus, seven unique pregnancies]) occurred in 46 maternal randomisations (37 singletons, nine twin pairs) to MgSO4 and no paediatric deaths in 47 maternal randomisations (42 singletons, five twin pairs) to other tocolytic (risk difference 15· 2%, 95% CI 4· 4–26· 0%; p= 0· 01). In the preventive arms, two paediatric deaths (both singletons) occurred in 29 maternal randomisations (28 singletons, one twin pair) to MgSO4 and one paediatric death in 28 maternal randomisations (27 singletons, one twin pair) to saline (not significant). On testing the randomisation for balance, we found no differences between the exposure groups in baseline risk factors except for MgSO4 exposure (randomisation profile available on request, data not shown). Five infant deaths were unexpected and sudden and we do not yet have a physiological explanation (table). After completing the interim data safety monitoring, we notified the IRB, suspended further enrolment in the trial, and appointed internal and external review committees. These committees recommended that we report our preliminary results in the medical publications, notify the Food and Drug Administration, recall for examination children exposed in utero to MgSO4; and, inform parents of