Rescue dose of Decadron
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coccygodynia said:
huh? what does 'lit on' mean. i use dexamethasone all the time, unless it's contraindicated (diabetes, infection, some ortho procedures, etc.). you just have to give it time to work (iow, fairly early in a short case). of course, i usually blast them with some reglan and/or zofran too.
VolatileAgent said:
Sorry - "literature on" .. not like a cigarette.
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No "lit" here but some experience with the decadron. I use it when called for. I don't use it exclusively and I don't use it every time. There are some reasons for not using it as Volatile stated but I will add some of my reasoning. It works well in combination with other meds but it can also lead to post-op depression. The pt will feel good for the first day and then on occasion feel depressed for the 2-4th post-op days. No lit that I am aware of on this. Also it is not as cheap as one would believe. I think my hosp. charges $20 for 4mg. So if someone fits the criteria for PONV prophylaxis then it is one of my preferred meds. If you are asking about it as a rescue drug after the onset of PONV then yes I use it if no contraindications exist. Please remember that everytime you give a drug, it costs money. It may save money in the long run but if it was not needed then it didn't save a dime. We may be headed for a period were those that can provide good anesthesia for a low price are rewarded or more likely not punished.
There goes that Military again coming up with all the info. and Literature.
Nice
Nice
militarymd said:
Mil, I hit your thingy and it comes up page cannot be found. Any reroutes?
jetproppilot said:
It is an article in A&A in 2003. I mananged to attach just the text.
militarymd said:
Thank you.
