
Analgesic and antiemetic effect of perioperative IV dexamethasone in total hip arthroplasty

Analgesic and antiemetic effect of perioperative IV dexamethasone in total hip arthroplasty
The efficacy and safety of two low-dose peri-operative dexamethasone on pain and recovery following total hip arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial
Int Orthop. 2018 Mar;42(3):499-505Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
110 patients scheduled for total hip arthroplasty were randomized to two perioperative intravenous administrations of either dexamethasone 10mg or placebo saline. Patients were assessed for inflammatory markers, analgesic outcomes, and antiemetic outcomes over the first 3 days postoperatively, as well as for the length of hospital stay. Inflammatory markers of C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 ...
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