Abstract
Dexamethasone is frequently administered to patients with brain tumours having neurosurgery, and is often given for other purposes by anaesthetists. This review outlines the rationale for its use by both specialities, and discusses its potential adverse effects.
Publication types
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Historical Article
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Review
MeSH terms
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Anesthesia / history
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Anesthesia / methods*
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Antiemetics* / history
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Antiemetics* / therapeutic use
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Brain Diseases / drug therapy
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Brain Diseases / surgery
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Dexamethasone* / history
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Dexamethasone* / therapeutic use
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History, 20th Century
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Humans
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Neurosurgery / methods
Substances
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Antiemetics
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Dexamethasone