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Addition of perineural or IV dexamethasone to brachial plexus block for shoulder surgery
August 2016
Addition of perineural or IV dexamethasone to brachial plexus block for shoulder surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Perineural versus intravenous dexamethasone as adjuncts to local anaesthetic brachial plexus block for shoulder surgery
Anaesthesia. 2016 Apr;71(4):380-8.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
130 patients scheduled for major shoulder surgery were randomized to undergo the operative treatment with interscalene brachial plexus block and either perineural dexamethasone, intravenous dexamethasone, or saline solution. The purpose of this study was to determine if either administration of adjunct dexamethasone was associated with significantly improved block duration, opioid use, pain, and p...
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