British journal of anaesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Intraoperative dexamethasone and chronic postsurgical pain: a propensity score-matched analysis of a large trial.
Dexamethasone has been shown to reduce acute pain after surgery, but there is uncertainty as to its effects on chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP). We hypothesised that in patients undergoing major noncardiac surgery, a single intraoperative dose of dexamethasone increases the incidence of CPSP. ⋯ Open Science Framework Registration DOI https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/ZDVB5.
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Multicenter Study
Development and validation of the Ex-Care BR model: a multicentre initiative for identifying Brazilian surgical patients at risk of 30-day in-hospital mortality.
Surgical risk stratification is crucial for enhancing perioperative assistance and allocating resources efficiently. However, existing models may not capture the complexity of surgical care in Brazil. Using data from various healthcare settings nationwide, we developed a new risk model for 30-day in-hospital mortality (the Ex-Care BR model). ⋯ NCT05796024.
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact of intravenous dexamethasone and perineural ropivacaine on axillary block duration: analysis of two single-centre randomised trials.