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Title
Dexamethasone versus 5-HT3 receptor antagonists in preventing nausea during awake craniotomy: a propensity score matching study.
Authors
Sato, Takehito
Abstract
Nausea and vomiting during awake craniotomy (AC) can increase cerebral pressure and cause asphyxia and aspiration. 5-HT3 receptor antagonists, such as granisetron, are often administered before awakening to prevent nausea during AC. Recently, dexamethasone was reported to prevent nausea and vomiting during AC; however, the efficacy of both drugs in preventing nausea has not yet been investigated.