hrp0095p1-211 | Adrenals and HPA Axis | ESPE2022
Ahmed Aneeq
, Hattangadi Ibani
, Gopalakrishna Nagapratheek
, De Silva Shamani
, Elder Charlotte
, Ferguson Elspeth
Background: There is limited data supporting concerns that systemic corticosteroids, prescribed in pregnancy for maternal health reasons, can suppress the neonatal Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis. Our study aimed to determine if neonates born to mothers on long-term or high dose steroids are at risk of adrenal suppression.Methodology: Neonates who underwent assessment of adrenal function over a seven-year perio...