Impact of intra-operative dexamethasone after scheduled cesarean delivery: a retrospective study

Dexamethasone is commonly used to prevent or reduce postoperative nausea and/or vomiting (PONV) in contemporary anesthesia practice.1 Although its anti-emetic effect has been well demonstrated after surgery performed under general anesthesia, the efficacy of a single intra-operative dose of dexamethasone for procedures under spinal anesthesia is less clear. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis showed benefit when intravenous (IV) dexamethasone is used to prevent PONV in patients receiving long-acting neuraxial opioids.
Source: International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research