Feb 14, 2019 · Dexamethasone is widely used for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) prophylaxis, but its effect on PONV prevention in paediatric patients is validated only in short minor surgical procedures
It is the most common reason for patient’s dissatisfaction after anaesthesia/ surgery
It is distressing for the patient and can lead to
Guideline 1: Identify patient’s risk of post-operative nausea and vomiting The simplest and most widely used risk-scoring system for patients undergoing general anaesthesia is the Apfel risk score, which
Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is defined as nausea and/or vomiting occurring within 24 h after surgery
The term PONV describes nausea and/or vomiting in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) of a hospital or within 24 hours of undergoing inpatient surgery
Abstract Background: Dexamethasone has an established role in decreasing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV); however, the optimal
Dexamethasone may be more effective in women with a history of motion sickness than
RISK ASSESSMENT PROPHYLAXIS* Alternatives AT INDUCTION AT END OF SURGERY LOW NIL NIL Prn
PMID: 30465722 Dexamethasone Reduces the Incidence of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Children Undergoing Endoscopic Adenoidectomy under
After surgery, patients were observed for any episode of nausea or vomiting, or whether the patient required any anti-emetic drug in the postoperative period
Adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy are among the most frequently performed surgical procedures in pediatric patients []
Dexamethasone, in large doses (1 mg/kg), is a cost-effective alternative to
Nausea and vomiting is a common and distressing symptom or side effect in medicine, surgery and following anaesthesia
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Dexamethasone may be more effective in women with a history of motion sickness than in those without such a history
To overcome this problem, dexamethasone was used to relieve the occurrence of PONV
Methods In this prospective, randomized, double-blinded trial, 177 patients undergoing surgery
After thyroidectomy the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), which is less than 30% in other surgical interventions [], is 70–80% when no prophylactic antiemetic therapy is given [3,4]
In addition
Deep vein thrombosis is a severe and fatal complication in bariatric surgeries
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Despite extensive research regarding risk factors and treatment regimens, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) has remained a challenge affecting up to 40% of the general surgical population, underlining the complex nature of this adverse outcome [1]
Postoperative nausea and vomiting is one of the most important causes of patients' discomfort []
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) remains a common complication following anesthesia and surgery, causing patient dissatisfaction and significant discomfort
The consequences of PONV can include increased anxiety for future surgical procedures, increased recovery time and hospital