The effect of perioperative dexamethasone dosing on post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage risk
Dexamethasone is currently recommended for routine prophylaxis against postoperative nausea and vomiting after tonsillectomy procedures. However, some studies have raised concern that dexamethasone use may lead to higher rates of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage. Our objective was to determine whether higher doses of dexamethasone administered perioperatively during tonsillectomy procedures are associated with an increased risk of secondary post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage.
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yin Yiu, Justin B. Mahida, Jennifer N. Cooper, Nicole M. Elsey, Katherine J. Deans, Peter C. Minneci, Tyler B. Merrill, Joseph D. Tobias, Charles A. Elmaraghy Source Type: research
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