Postoperative nausea and vomiting: pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies

Postoperative nausea and vomiting: pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies

provided the original work is properly cited. CC Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is the one of the most distressing problems associated with anesthesia and surgery. It may be cause dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, tension on the surgical repair site, venous hypertension and increased perception of pain, and may be especially harmful after neurosurgery or orthognathic surgery [1]. Ma...

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...

Multimodal therapies for postoperative nausea and vomiting, and pain.

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and pain are two of the major concerns for patients presenting for surgery. The causes of PONV are multifactorial and can largely be categorized as patient risk factors, anaesthetic technique, and surgical procedure. Antiemetics work on several different receptor sites to prevent or treat PONV. This is probably why numerous studies have now demonstrated ...

Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Alternative Therapies for the Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a complication affecting between 20 and 40% of all surgery patients, with high-risk patients experiencing rates of up to 80%. Recent studies and publications have shed light on the uses of alternative treatment for PONV through their modulation of endogenous opioid neuropeptides and neurokinin ligands. In addition to reducing PONV, hypnosis was report...