A Narrative Review of the Evidence on the Efficacy of Dexamethasone on Postoperative Analgesic Consumption

Conclusions: Dexamethasone administered at a dose of 8 mg before surgical incision may be beneficial in laparoscopic cholecystectomies, thyroid, laparoscopic gynecologic and breast surgery, and tonsillectomies in children. Dexamethasone’s potential impact on reducing postoperative analgesic requirements should be investigated in more detail in a systematic manner, to support its use in other kinds of operations.
Source: The Clinical Journal of Pain - Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Review Article Source Type: research