Postoperative nausea and vomiting after thyroidectomy: a comparison between dexmedetomidine and remifentanil as part of balanced anesthesia [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2017 BackgroundPostoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is the major complication related to general anesthesia, occurring in 60–80% of patients after thyroidectomy.
Eun Kyung Choi +3 more
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Acta Médica del Centro, 2021 Introduction: Postoperative nausea and vomiting depend on a combination of several patient-dependent factors, surgical intervention and anesthesia. Objective: to know the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting in pediatric patients undergoing ...
Carlos Gilberto Nieto Monteagudo +5 more
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Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology, 2013 Background and objectives: The Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) Intensity Scale was developed to define clinically important PONV. The aim of this study was to translate, retranslate and validate the PONV Intensity Scale for use in Portuguese Post
Veiga Dalila +5 more
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Effects of Preoperative Dehydration on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Gynecological Surgery Patients [PDF]
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing, 2015 PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of dehydration from preoperative fasting on postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients who underwent gynecologic surgeries. METHODS: Study design was a prospective descriptive study.
Yunjeong Hwang, Somi Park
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Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Survey of Anesthesiology, 1994 Nausea and vomiting are frequent problems in the postoperative period. The introduction of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists has stimulated interest and research in this area. The paper reviews the etiology, physiology, prophylaxis and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting.
John M. Gibbs, Dennis Boon von Oschee
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PLoS ONE, 2017 BackgroundPostoperative nausea and vomiting is a distressing complication of surgery, and 5-HT3 receptor antagonists are often prescribed to prevent it.
Ayako Yokoi +3 more
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Development of a multivariable predictive model for postoperative nausea and vomiting after cancer surgery in adults [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de AnestesiologiaBackground and objectives Predicting postoperative nausea and vomiting risk is the cornerstone for deciding prophylaxis. Apfel's score does not define how long a person must be abstinent from smoking to be considered a non-smoker, and the use of ...
Léia Alessandra Pinto Yamada +4 more
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Aprepitant in combination with palonosetron for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in female patients using intravenous patient-controlled analgesia [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2018 Background The aim of this study was to evaluate aprepitant in combination with palonosetron as compared to palonosetron alone for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in female patients receiving fentanyl- based intravenous patient-
Jae Hwa Yoo +5 more
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Jurnal Anestesi Perioperatif, 2013 Postoperative nausea and vomiting not only cause discomfort to the patient, but also lead to electrolyte imbalance, regurgitation and aspiration, bleeding and loss of surgical sutures.
Budi Fitriyana +2 more
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The effect of combination treatment using palonosetron and dexamethasone for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting versus dexamethasone alone in women receiving intravenous patient-controlled analgesia [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2015 BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of palonosetron combined with dexamethasone for the prevention of PONV compared to dexamethasone alone in women who received intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV-PCA) using fentanyl ...
Seung-hwa Ryoo +4 more
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