Dexamethasone: A simple solution for post-thyroidectomy pain and nausea
1 Department of Anesthesia IUC, Mohammed V Military Teaching Hospital, Mohammed V University- Rabat, Morocco.
2 Department of Anesthesia IUC, Hassan II Military Hospital, Laayoune, Morocco.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(03), 1491–1495
Publication history:
Received on 06 september 2024; revised on 14 December 2024; accepted on 16 December 2024
Abstract:
Postoperative pain and nausea and vomiting (PONV) are common complications following thyroidectomy. This prospective, double-blind study evaluated the efficacy of a single dose of dexamethasone in mitigating these postoperative adverse effects. Sixty patients undergoing thyroidectomy were randomized into two groups: a dexamethasone group and a control group. The dexamethasone group received a single dose of 8 mg intravenously, while the control group received saline. Postoperative pain was assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS), and PONV was recorded. The results demonstrated that dexamethasone significantly reduced both postoperative pain and the incidence of PONV. These findings suggest that a single dose of dexamethasone is a simple, safe, and effective strategy for improving postoperative outcomes in thyroidectomy patients.
Keywords:
Thyroidectomy; Postoperative Pain; Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting; PONV; Dexamethasone; Analgesia; Antiemetic
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