Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3061909 | Journal of Clinical Neuroscience | 2009 | 5 Pages |
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.
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Authors
Brad Hockey, Kate Leslie, Daryl Williams,