Perineural Dexamethasone as a Peripheral Nerve Block Adjuvant in the Emergency Department: A Case Series
Acute pain is one of the most common complaints encountered in the emergency department (ED). Single-injection peripheral nerve blocks are a safe and effective pain management tool when performed in the ED. Dexamethasone has been explored as an adjuvant to prolong duration of analgesia from peripheral nerve blocks in peri- and postoperative settings; however, data surrounding the use of dexamethasone for ED-performed nerve blocks are lacking.
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Nicole M. Duggan, Arun Nagdev, Bryan D. Hayes, Hamid Shokoohi, Lauren A. Selame, Andrew S. Liteplo, Andrew J. Goldsmith Tags: Clinical Communications: Adults Source Type: research