Medication Used To Reduce Nausea Following Tonsillectomies Linked With Increased Risk Of Bleeding

Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 09:21 in Health & Medicine

Use of the steroid medication dexamethasone is effective in reducing nausea and vomiting after tonsillectomies for children, but also is associated with an increased risk of postoperative bleeding, according to a new study.

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