British journal of anaesthesia
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Although sex differences in anaesthetic sensitivity have been reported, what underlies these differences is unknown. In rodents, one source of variability in females is the oestrous cycle. Here we test the hypothesis that the oestrous cycle impacts emergence from general anaesthesia. ⋯ In female rats, the oestrous cycle significantly impacts emergence from dexmedetomidine-induced unconsciousness. However, 17β-oestradiol and progesterone serum concentrations do not correlate with the observed changes.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Dexamethasone and persistent wound pain: a prespecified analysis of the randomised Perioperative Administration of Dexamethasone and Infection (PADDI) trial.
Dexamethasone is commonly administered intraoperatively to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting and is believed to have analgesic properties. It is unknown whether it has an impact on chronic wound pain. ⋯ ACTRN12614001226695.