Prophylaxis for PONV: Why, Who, and How
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Evidence-based management of postoperative nausea and vomiting: a review.
PURPOSE To provide evidence-based guidelines for the prophylaxis and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). SOURCE Literature from randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, logistic regression analyses and expert opinion in the management of PONV. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS The etiology of PONV is multifactorial. Patient, anesthesia, and surgery related risk factors have bee...
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