Background The analgesic efficacy and adverse effects of a single perioperative dose of
dexamethasone are unclear. We performed a systematic review to evaluate the impact of a …

Background Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common adverse effect of
anaesthesia and surgery. Up to 80% of patients may be affected. These outcomes are a …

The present guidelines are the most recent data on postoperative nausea and vomiting
(PONV) and an update on the 2 previous sets of guidelines published in 2003 and 2007 …

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Objective Thyroidectomy may be performed for clinical indications that include malignancy,
benign nodules or cysts, suspicious findings on fine needle aspiration biopsy, dysphagia …

BACKGROUND: Dexamethasone has an established role in decreasing postoperative
nausea and vomiting (PONV); however, the optimal dexamethasone dose for reducing …

In the peri‐operative period, dexamethasone is widely and effectively used for prophylaxis of
postoperative nausea and vomiting. The objective of this meta‐analysis was to assess the …

Background A single perioperative dose of dexamethasone has been shown to improve
postoperative analgesia and reduce opioid consumption. However, this analgesic and …

Background We carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the impact of
prophylactic dexamethasone on post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV), post …

Importance Total thyroidectomy is associated with risks related to temporary hypocalcemia
and vocal quality dysfunction. Dexamethasone has been proposed to have a physiological …