40
Participants
Start Date
April 30, 2014
Primary Completion Date
November 30, 2014
Study Completion Date
November 30, 2014
Control
The control group will receive 0.15 mg/kg of intravenous dexamethasone (maximum dose 20mg) in 100ml normal saline immediately prior to skin incision.
Intervention
Patients in the intervention group will receive 0.15 mg/kg of intravenous dexamethasone (maximum dose 20mg) in 100ml normal saline 45-60 minutes prior to the OR.
Health Sciences Center, Winnipeg
Winnipeg Health Sciences Center, Winnipeg
University of Manitoba
OTHER