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Efficacy of Dexamethasone in Reducing Pain and Inflammation and Accelerating THA Recovery
February 2025
Efficacy of Dexamethasone in Reducing Pain and Inflammation and Accelerating THA Recovery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Efficacy of Dexamethasone in Reducing Pain and Inflammation and Accelerating Total Hip Arthroplasty Postoperative Recovery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Perianesth Nurs . 2024 Aug;39(4):589-595.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Ninety-eight patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty were randomized to receive either low-dose dexamethasone (10 mg IV, n=50) or isotonic saline (n=48). The primary outcome of interest was the reduction of postoperative pain and inflammation. Secondary outcomes included levels of inflammatory markers (C-reactive protein and interleukin-6), postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), nausea sever...
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