Antiemetic Efficacy and Safety of Dexamethasone in Obstetric Surgical Patients

Antiemetic Efficacy and Safety of Dexamethasone in Patients Undergoing Caesarean Sections at Mulago Hospital

This is a randomised controlled double blinded clinical trial to determine the antiemetic efficacy and safety of either 8 mg of dexamethasone or normal saline (placebo) given 1 hour before induction of either spinal or general anaesthesia in 2 arms (of 150 each).

Inclusion Criteria:

• all woman above 18 years old presenting for obstetric surgery and have consented to study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• refusal/unable to consent,
• younger than 18 years old,
• hypertensive,
• diabetic,
• preeclamptic,
• sepsis,
• ASAIIIE plus.