Posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and the impact of postoperative intravenous dexamethasone supplementation

Posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and the impact of postoperative intravenous dexamethasone supplementation

Abstract Postoperative care pathways for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion have demonstrated decreases in postoperative opioid consumption, improved pain control, and lead to decreased lengths of stay. Our objective was to implement postoperative steroids to...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Amy McIntosh, Emily Lachmann, Anne‐Marie Datcu, Christopher McLeod
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-06-01
Series:Paediatric & Neonatal Pain
Subjects:
adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
dexamethasone
opioid reduction
posterior spinal fusion
post‐operative pain control
quality improvement
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/pne2.12117

Internet

https://doi.org/10.1002/pne2.12117

Similar Items