Intravenous dexamethasone and peripheral nerve blocks: A systemic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijso.2020.08.014
Abstract: Abstract Background Poorly managed postoperative pain may delay discharge and recovery, lowers the quality of life, and it may result in chronic pain. Intravenous (IV) dexamethasone has been used as an additive to local anesthetic… read more here.
Keywords: intravenous dexamethasone; nerve blocks; duration; systemic review ... See more keywords
The efficacy of premedication with 10 mg versus 20 mg of intravenous dexamethasone for prevention of paclitaxel hypersensitivity reaction in low-risk gynecologic cancer patients: a non-inferiority, randomized controlled mono-institutional trial
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DOI: 10.1186/s12885-025-14769-7
Abstract: Dexamethasone has been used extensively to prevent hypersensitivity reactions to paclitaxel. However, the optimal dose of dexamethasone is controversial, varying between 20 mg and 10 mg. We conducted this randomized controlled trial to illustrate that… read more here.
Keywords: hypersensitivity reactions; intravenous dexamethasone; prevention paclitaxel; dexamethasone ... See more keywords
Methylprednisolone pulse therapy compared with intravenous dexamethasone for severe COVID-19 patients: a randomized clinical trial
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DOI: 10.1186/s12985-025-02906-4
Abstract: COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, leads to severe respiratory complications, often requiring intensive care. Corticosteroids have been widely used to manage inflammation in COVID-19 patients, with dexamethasone and methylprednisolone being among the most commonly administered options.… read more here.
Keywords: covid patients; covid; group; intravenous dexamethasone ... See more keywords
Perioperative intravenous dexamethasone did not reduce the severity of persistent postsurgical pain after total knee arthroplasty: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-05362-y
Abstract: Even with the great advancements in recent years in total knee arthroplasty (TKA), some patients continue to have persistent postsurgical pain (PPSP). The advantages of systemic corticosteroids in the perioperative context have been further supported… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; pain; intravenous dexamethasone; placebo ... See more keywords
The Effect of Intravenous Dexamethasone and Dexmedetomidine on Analgesia Duration of Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block: A Randomized, Four-Arm, Triple-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial
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DOI: 10.3390/jpm11121267
Abstract: Intravenous dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine, in conjunction with peripheral nerve blockade, have each been reported to prolong the duration of analgesia. This study tested whether combined use further prolongs analgesia duration after supraclavicular brachial plexus block… read more here.
Keywords: duration supraclavicular; analgesia duration; duration; intravenous dexamethasone ... See more keywords