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Intravenous dexamethasone associated with reduction in time to discharge readiness post-THA, not TKA

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December 2018

Intravenous dexamethasone associated with reduction in time to discharge readiness post-THA, not TKA

Vol: 7| Issue: 12| Number:8| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Does Dexamethasone Reduce Hospital Readiness for Discharge, Pain, Nausea, and Early Patient Satisfaction in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty? A Randomized, Controlled Trial.

J Arthroplasty. 2018 Nov;33(11):3429-3436. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.07.013

Contributing Authors:
JS Mulford R Dissanayake HN Du IK Robertson K Ogden K Wiltshire

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164 patients scheduled for either total knee arthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty were randomized to perioperative intravenous administration of either dexamethasone 8mg or placebo. Primary outcome was time to discharge readiness. Results demonstrated a significant reduction in time to discharge readiness with the use of IV dexamethasone among patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty, thoug...

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