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Dexamethasone as an Adjuvant to Erector Spinae Plane Block in Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial on Postoperative Recovery and Pain chronification

Linares LAR; Martinez RCR; Carvalho VH; Navarro LH; Lima SP; Zeferino JO; Galas FRBG · 2026 · Preprint

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Abstract Background and Objectives: Pain control after cardiac surgery remains suboptimal, and concerns about neuraxial techniques under anticoagulation limit the use of thoracic epidurals. The erector spinae plane (ESP) block offers a…

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Metadata source: Europe PMC · DOI 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8308763/v1