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Wednesday, April 20, 2016

DEXAMETHASONE AS AN ANTIEMETIC; THINGS TO BE KEPT IN MIND


▫️Dexamethasone is an extremely effective antiemetic for children.

▫️Usually a one-off dose of 4 mg is given. 

▫️This single dose has not been shown to produce significant adverse effects such as immunosuppression and poor wound healing.

▫️Has rescue antiemetic properties

▫️Most effective if given early on in the operation.

▫️An awake patient may complain of an uncomfortable sensation of perineal warmth, when dexamethasone is given

#ponv , #antiemetics , #dexamethasone , #anesthesia , #pharmacology , #CriticalCare

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