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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Main Authors: Jairo Moyano, Maria García, Maria Caicedo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Pain Research and Management
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4216469