Analgesic Effect of Dexamethasone after Arthroscopic Knee Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background. Dexamethasone is sometimes used as a coanalgesic because of its anti-inflammatory properties. Objective. To evaluate opioid use, postoperative pain intensity, and side effects after a single dose of dexamethasone in patients undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery. Methods. In this randomiz...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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Series: | Pain Research and Management |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4216469 |