Seeking a Viable Alternative: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Double‐Blind Non‐Inferiority Study of Oral Versus IV Dexamethasone in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy

Substituting oral dexamethasone in place of intravenous dexamethasone resulted in a non-inferior rate of PONV for pediatric patients undergoing tonsillectomy. Oral dexamethasone is a reasonable substitute for intravenous dexamethasone, particularly during an immediate, unexpected medication shortage.