Dexamethasone for prevention of spinal hypotension during caesarean delivery: a randomised controlled trial

•Dexamethasone is used to prevent spinal-induced nausea, vomiting and shivering during caesarean delivery.•By increasing peripheral vascular resistance, dexamethasone may also prevent spinal hypotension.•Preoperative dexamethasone 8 mg IV significantly reduced the incidence of spinal hypotension dur...

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Published in:International journal of obstetric anesthesia 2025-02, Vol.61, p.104286, Article 104286
Main Authors: Duttala, SV, Kumari, K., Kumari, V., Meshram, TM, Sharma, A., Sethi, P., Rathod, D., Bhatia, PK, Goyal, S.
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Language:English
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Summary:•Dexamethasone is used to prevent spinal-induced nausea, vomiting and shivering during caesarean delivery.•By increasing peripheral vascular resistance, dexamethasone may also prevent spinal hypotension.•Preoperative dexamethasone 8 mg IV significantly reduced the incidence of spinal hypotension during caesarean delivery.
ISSN:0959-289X
1532-3374
1532-3374
DOI:10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104286