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Intravenous dexamethasone associated with reduction in time to discharge readiness post-THA, not TKA
December 2018
Intravenous dexamethasone associated with reduction in time to discharge readiness post-THA, not TKA
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Does Dexamethasone Reduce Hospital Readiness for Discharge, Pain, Nausea, and Early Patient Satisfaction in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty? A Randomized, Controlled Trial.
J Arthroplasty. 2018 Nov;33(11):3429-3436. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.07.013Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
164 patients scheduled for either total knee arthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty were randomized to perioperative intravenous administration of either dexamethasone 8mg or placebo. Primary outcome was time to discharge readiness. Results demonstrated a significant reduction in time to discharge readiness with the use of IV dexamethasone among patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty, thoug...
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