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Dexamethasone addition significantly increases popliteal sciatic nerve block analgesic duration
February 2019
Dexamethasone addition significantly increases popliteal sciatic nerve block analgesic duration
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The effect of perineural dexamethasone on duration of sciatic nerve blockade: a randomized, double-blind study
Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2018 Apr;62(4):548-557Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
56 patients scheduled for major hindfoot and ankle surgery were randomized to a popliteal sciatic nerve block completed with bupivacaine and epinephrine plus dexamethasone, or bupivacaine and epinephrine alone. The study assessed block duration and need for additional analgesia. Results demonstrated a significantly longer block duration in the dexamethasone group compared to the control group. Add...
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