Adding methylprednisolone to local anesthetic increases the duration of axillary block.
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Curtis R
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D000322:Adrenergic Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019162:Anesthetics, Combined / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001917:Brachial Plexus; D002045:Bupivacaine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004357:Drug Synergism; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008619:Mepivacaine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000494:pharmacology*; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000379:methods*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D010865:Pilot Projects; D013997:Time Factors; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000601:surgery
D000322:Adrenergic Agonists; D019162:Anesthetics, Combined; D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D008619:Mepivacaine; D008775:Methylprednisolone; D002045:Bupivacaine; D004837:Epinephrine