The effects of topical iodine containing antiseptics on thyroidal status of preterm versus term babies
SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.30, no.6, pp.783-787, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 30 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2009
- Journal Name: SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.783-787
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objectives: To determine the effect of iodine containing antiseptics on thyroid function for the first 3 weeks in non-very-low-birth weight preterm and term babies, and to evaluate their thyroid function and behavioral status 7 years later.