Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting. Propofol or Thiopentone: Does Choice of Induction Agent Affect Outcome?

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

[Efficacy of propofol and propofol plus dexamethasone in controlling postoperative nausea and vomiting of gynecologic laparoscopy.].

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Gynecological laparoscopy is a procedure associated to a high incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). This study aimed at comparing the efficacy of propofol or propofol plus dexamethasone in preventing PONV in patients submitted to gynecological laparoscopy. METHODS Forty female patients, physical status ASA I and II, aged 18 to 46 years, with no previ...

Efficacy of tramadol in preventing postoperative shivering using thiopentone or propofol as induction agent: A randomized controlled trial

BACKGROUND Postoperative shivering (POS) is a common and distressing experience occurring in up to 60% patients postoperatively. This study was designed to compare the efficacy of tramadol in preventing POS when used with two different induction agent, propofol or thiopentone. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred and twenty-four ASA I and II adult patients, aged between 18-60 years, undergoing g...

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, ...