The effect of perineural dexamethasone on nerve injury and recovery of nerve function after surgery: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While numerous studies have examined the influence of perineural dexamethasone on nerve block duration, its potential impact on postoperative nerve injury has not been adequately addressed.

Objective

This study aims to elucidate the effect of perineural dexamethasone on nerve injury and nerve function recovery after surgery.

Design

A prospective randomized double-blinded trial.

Setting

The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, China. The study was conducted between 14 June and 30 December 2022.

Participants

Patients aged 18 - 80 years, ASA I - II, scheduled for elective orthopedic or burn and plastic surgery.

Interventions

Patients were randomized to receive either perineural dexamethasone (D group) or no dexame

SUBMITTER: Zhu N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11363822 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature