Faculty of Pain/British Pain Society consensus statement on the use of Corticosteroids for Neuraxial Procedures in the UK

The Faculty of Pain Medicine and the British Pain Society have released a joint statement on this important topic.

There has been international debate relating to the use of corticosteroids for neuraxial interventions. This has included the publication of conflicting statements which will add to the challenges faced by the pain physician in supporting their clinical decision making. The British Pain Society and the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists established a working group tasked to create a summary for  clinicians to inform decision making in this area.

The full statement can be viewed here.