Association between furosemide in premature infants and sensorineural hearing loss and nephrocalcinosis: a systematic review

Abstract Furosemide is a potent loop diuretic commonly and variably used by neonatologists to improve oxygenation and lung compliance in premature infants. There are several safety concerns with use of furosemide in premature infants, specifically the risk of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), and n...

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Main Authors: Wesley Jackson, Genevieve Taylor, David Selewski, P. Brian Smith, Sue Tolleson-Rinehart, Matthew M. Laughon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40748-018-0092-2