The role of dexamethasone in peripheral and neuraxial nerve blocks for the management of acute pain

Autor:	Gordon, K.G., Choi, S, Rodseth, R.N.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2018
Předmět:	adverse effects analgesia dexamethasone dosage regimes regional anaesthesia
Zdroj:	Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia; Vol 22, No 6 (2016); 163-169
ISSN:	2220-1181 2220-1173
Popis:	Dexamethasone has an emerging role as an additive in regional anaesthesia for the management of acute pain. However, outcomes in terms of improvement and prolongation of analgesia, as well as the methods of administration and potential adverse effects, have yet to be clarified. This semi-structured review examines the current literature available with regard to supplemental dexamethasone in regional and neuraxial anaesthesia.Keywords: adverse effects, analgesia, dexamethasone, dosage regimes, regional anaesthesia
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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