Intravenous (IV) dexamethasone may significantly reduce pain scores following total knee arthroplasty (TKA), but questions remain about the ideal dose and timing. To fill this gap, researchers conducted a...
A one-time intraoperative dose of dexamethasone for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) prophylaxis does not increase the risk of surgical site infections in patients with diabetes mellitus, according...
A retrospective cohort study found that patients undergoing outpatient GI procedures who received opioids intra- or post-operatively reported lower pain scores and fewer instances of postoperative nausea...
Succinylcholine is commonly used for rapid neuromuscular blockade but is associated with a high incidence of postoperative myalgias that can impair early recovery. This study evaluates whether using...
In an analysis of six randomized trials, ciprofol significantly lowered the incidence of injection site pain without compromising anesthetic efficacy, suggesting a potential alternative to propofol for...
