Dexamethasone to reduce side effects from spinal anesthesia during cesarean delivery
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This study tests whether giving a steroid medication (dexamethasone) before spinal anesthesia can reduce uncomfortable side effects like nausea, vomiting, and low blood pressure during planned cesarean delivery. The goal is to help you feel better during and after your surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You are carrying one baby (not twins or multiples)
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant (full term)
- Your overall health is stable enough for surgery (ASA status II or III)
- You do not have diabetes (gestational or long-term)
- You do not have high blood pressure during pregnancy or before
- Your BMI is below 35
- You are not allergic to dexamethasone
- You are not currently taking long-term steroid medications
- You have not been diagnosed with severe bleeding after delivery
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