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Effectiveness of dexamethasone as an adjuvant to intrathecal bupivacaine versus bupivacaine alone in spinal anesthesia among orthopedic surgery patients at KCMC referral hospital, northern Tanzania

2026-05-21

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<h4>Background</h4> Orthopedic surgeries are associated with significant intraoperative and postoperative pain, necessitating effective anesthesia strategies. Spinal anesthesia is commonly used for lower limb procedures due to its rapid onset and reliability; however, its limited duration may compromise prolonged surgical procedures and early postoperative pain control. Adjuvants such as dexamethasone have been e...

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10.64898/2026.05.18.26353515
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