In Ear Surgeries Intravenous Dexamethasone Preoperatively Decreases Post Operative Sore Throat After Endotracheal Intubation in Adult Patients: A Prospective Randomized Control Study

Comparison Between Dexamethasone and Fentanyl as an Adjuvant to Bupivacaine and Lignocaine in Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block for Upper Limb Surgery

“…These results are analogous to the study done by Sharma et al and Yaghoobi et al 19,23 None of the patients had variations in heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate following the administration of dexamethasone and fentanyl along with local anesthetics. Nagabhushanam et al found no statistically significant difference in hemodynamic profile between dexamethasone and fentanyl as an additive to local anesthetic, 11 similar to that of our study.…”

“…In forearm surgeries, the supraclavicular block is preferably used compared to general anesthesia to avoid unwanted effects like hypertension, arrhythmias, tachycardia, and increased intraocular and intracranial pressure. 10, 11 USG provides an effective reliable block that has increased safety because of better visualization of anatomy and needle placement. The regional technique is better for associated conditions like uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular, or respiratory diseases.…”

Postacute Sequelae of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection

“…Olfactory and gustatory deficits are among the most prevalent and specific symptoms of COVID-19 infection ( 11 , 54 ), potentially caused by cross-reactivity of SARS-CoV-2 with the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor resulting in disruption of the olfactory epithelium ( 55 , 56 ). There is marked heterogeneity among studies in the modality and timing of olfactory and gustatory dysfunction ascertainment, with 4% to 53% of patients reporting symptoms that persist beyond 4 weeks of acute infection ( 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 ). Deficits can occur together or in isolation.…”

Fentanyl and clonidine as adjuncts to a mixture of local anesthetics in potentiating postoperative analgesia in supraclavicular block: A randomized controlled study

“…[ 16 ] General anaesthesia may lead to haemodynamic responses like hypertension, arrhythmias, tachycardia, wound dehiscence, increased intraocular and intracranial pressure that are avoided in regional brachial plexus block. [ 18 19 ] The cost factor is also less with a regional block. Another advantage of using regional anesthesia is postoperative analgesia that can be prolonged by the addition of an adjuvant.…”