PONV prevention: still not enough
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[Postoperative nausea and vomiting: a review of the 'minor-major' problem.].
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Notwithstanding continuous investigations and the development of new drugs and techniques, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are frequent and may contribute to the development of complications, thus increasing hospital and human costs. This article aimed at reviewing physiological mechanisms, risk factors and therapeutic approaches available to manage PONV. CO...
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