Comparison Between Perineural and Systemic Effect of Dexamethasone as an Adjuvant for Prolongation of Four Nerve Blocks With Bupivacaine in Total Knee Arthroplasty

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2017-10-30

Summary

The addition of dexamethasone (DxaM) to local anesthetic may significantly prolong the duration of a block in total knee arthroplasty. The aim of this study is to determine whether this is a systemic or local effect.

• Phase: N/A

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
• Treatments: BB 1101; Bupivacaine; Dexamethasone; Dexamethasone 21-phosphate; Dexamethasone acetate