Ice pops in the recovery room: effects on postoperative nausea and vomiting

Postoperative nausea and vomiting

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a long-standing issue, not a new concept in anesthesiology. Despite many studies over the last several decades, PONV remains a significant problem due to its complex mechanism. This review presents a summary of the mechanism underlying the pathogenesis of PONV, focusing on preventive treatment, particularly the use of new drugs. In addition, we discus...

Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

[Ondansetron on postoperative nausea and vomiting].

The efficacy and safety of prophylactic intravenous ondansetron on prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting were investigated in 65 ASA grades I-III patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery and receiving general anesthesia. Patients received ondansetron 4mg i.v. prior to a standardized technique for induction and intubation. Anesthesia was maintained with N2O-O2 and enflurane. The ...

Controlling postoperative nausea and vomiting

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PNV) in the ambulatory surgical unit is a continuing and vexing problem. Delayed discharges and patient discomfort have major impact in an outpatient setting. An understanding of the causes and aetiologies of PNV including anaesthetic, surgical and patient factors is critically important in the management of these patients. Therapy begins with a good history, ...

The Comparison of Midazolam and Diazepam on Incidence of Postoperative Nausea and vomiting

Abstract Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common and unpleasant complication. Various drugs are used for prevention and treatment of PONV. Recently an antiemetic effect of Lorazepam has been reported, that it's usage as premedication can reduce PONV in children. As Benzodiazepines are safe drugs, their probable antiemetic effect may reduce the usage of other antiemetic drugs with ...