Zih-Sian Yang , Hou-Chuan Lai , Hong-Jie Jhou , Wei-Hung Chan , Po-Huang Chen
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Abstract
Study objective
Peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) are widely used for postoperative analgesia, but rebound pain following block resolution poses a significant clinical challenge. Dexamethasone, administered either intravenously (IV) or perineurally, has shown promise in reducing rebound pain incidence, but the optimal route remains unclear. This network meta-analysis (NMA) aims to compare the effectiveness of different routes of dexamethasone administration, including IV, perineural, and control, in reducing the incidence of rebound pain following PNBs.
Design
Network meta-analysis.
Setting
Operating room, postoperative recovery area and ward.
Intravenous and perineural dexamethasone compared to control for preventing rebound pain.
Measurements
The primary outcome was the incidence of rebound pain. Secondary outcomes included median time to first analgesic request, rebound pain resolution time, difference in pain scores before and after PNB resolution, and nausea/vomiting.
Main results
Both IV and perineural dexamethasone significantly reduced the incidence of rebound pain following peripheral nerve blocks compared to the control group. IV dexamethasone ranked first based on P-score (OR, 0.13; 95 % CI, 0.07–0.23; P-score, 0.92). Secondary outcomes, including time to the first analgesic request, pain score difference, and nausea/vomiting, also favored both IV and perineural dexamethasone over the control group.
Conclusion
Both IV and perineural dexamethasone are preferred over no dexamethasone for preventing rebound pain after PNBs, with IV dexamethasone being the more effective route. Despite limitations, these findings provide valuable insights for clinical decision-making in postoperative pain management.
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