Low-dose dexamethasone during arthroplasty: What do we know about the risks?
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Dexamethasone induces hyperglycaemia, but none of the studies demonstrated a concomitant SSI.Conversely, animal studies showed that high dose dexamethasone inhibits wound healing.A team approach of anaesthesiologists and orthopaedic surgeons is mandatory in order to balance the r …
Dexamethasone induces hyperglycaemia, but none of the studies demonstrated a concomitant SSI.Conversely, animal studies showed that high dos …