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Addition of Dexamethasone to Brachial Plexus Block After Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
May 2024
Addition of Dexamethasone to Brachial Plexus Block After Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
How Does the Addition of Dexamethasone to a Brachial Plexus Block Change Pain Patterns After Surgery for Distal Radius Fractures? A Randomized, Double-blind Study.
Clin Orthop Relat Res . 2023 Oct 1;481(10):1966-1974.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Sixty nine patients undergoing surgery for unstable distal radius fractures were randomized to receive either a brachial plexus block with (n=34) or without dexamethasone (n=35). The primary outcome of interest was pain on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The secondary outcomes of interest included fentanyl consumption, levels of blood glucose, duration of the block, and the incidence of rescue antiem...
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