Comparison of the effects of perineural or intravenous dexamethasone on thoracic paravertebral block in Ivor‐Lewis esophagectomy: A double‐blind randomized trial

Abstract Efforts to prolong thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) analgesia include local anesthetic adjuvants, such as dexamethasone (Dex). Previous studies showed that both perineural (PN) and intravenous (i.v.) routes could prolong analgesia. As PN Dex is an off‐label use, anesthesiologists should...

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Main Authors: Yan Zhang, Lu Qiao, Wenping Ding, Kai Wang, Yuqiong Chen, Liwei Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-08-01
Series:Clinical and Translational Science
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/cts.13304