Review Article

The role of dexamethasone in peripheral and neuraxial nerve blocks for the management of acute pain

Published in: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Volume 22 , issue 6 , 2016 , pages: 163–169

DOI: 10.1080/22201181.2016.1251063

Author(s): KG Gordon Department of Anaesthetics, South Africa , S Choi Department of Anesthesia, Canada , RN Rodseth Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine, South Africa

Keywords: adverse effects , analgesia , dexamethasone , dosage regimes , regional anaesthesia

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Abstract

Dexamethasone has an emerging role as an additive in regional anaesthesia for the management of acute pain. However, outcomes in terms of improvement and prolongation of analgesia, as well as the methods of administration and potential adverse effects, have yet to be clarified. This semi-structured review examines the current literature available with regard to supplemental dexamethasone in regional and neuraxial anaesthesia.

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