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Effect of Adding Dexmedetomidine to Dexamethasone in Rotator Cuff Repair on Interscalene Block
May 2023
Effect of Adding Dexmedetomidine to Dexamethasone in Rotator Cuff Repair on Interscalene Block
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
A randomised controlled trial of intravenous dexmedetomidine added to dexamethasone for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and duration of interscalene block.
Anaesthesia. 2023 Mar;78(3): 315-319.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
122 patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs were randomized to receive intravenous dexmedetomidine added to dexamethasone (n=60) or dexamethasone only (n=62) for analgesia. The primary outcome of interest was time from block to first oral morphine intake. Secondary outcomes of interest included pain scores at rest and during movement, satisfaction, adverse events, and cumulative morp...
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