Ahmed Ali Ebshena
Department of Anaesthesiology, University of Sabratha, Faculty of Medical Technology, Sabu, Sabratha, Libya
Publications
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Research Article
Evaluate the Dexamethasone Drug as Preventing Repeated Fever by Acute Tonsillitis in Pediatric Patients: A Prospective Study
Author(s): Ahmed Ali Ebshena* and Zubaeda M Alsayeh
Background: To determine the effectiveness of dexamethasone drug in reducing the pain and fever associated with moderate to severe Acute tonsilitis in pediatric patients. Methods: Prospective, randomized, Ethics approval was to complete all parts of the form and append consent form(s), information sheets, and any other materials in support of consent. The Institutional Review Board of the Faculty of Medical Technology, affiliated with Sabratha University in a Libyan pediatric department (PED) between March to July 2024, Children aged 5 to 12 years with moderate to severe Acute tonsillitis. Study patients were randomly assigned to receive dexamethasone drug (0.6 mg/kg with a maximum of 10 mg). Daily follow-up was conducted until the complete resolution of the sore throat. outcome variables included hours to initial relief of sore throat and t.. Read More»

