Ashraf S. Habib MBBCh, MSc, FRCATong J. Gan MBBS, FRCA, FFARCSIEvidence-Based Practice of Anesthesiology (Second Edition)Ashraf S.Habib, Tong J.Gan. What Is the Best Strategy to Prevent Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting?. 2009:, 269-275. /...
Prophylaxis of PONV (postoperative nausea and vomiting) is important for maxillofacial surgery. Vomiting is particularly unpleasant for the patient and undesirable as it may be detrimental to the operative area. The aim of this study is to compare the incidence of PONV after propofol with that afte...
Technical advances in both surgery and anesthesia have made the practice of ambulatory surgery safe and attractive. However, vomiting remains one of the most common postoperative complications. The valid patient complaint of postoperative nausea and vomiting has been shown to significantly delay discharge...
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Nausea is an uncomfortable sensation in the back of the throat, middle of the chest, or top of your stomach. It is often accompanied by the urge to vomit but doesn't always lead to vomiting. The sensation may be dull and lingering or come on suddenly and severely. ...
Acupuncture can also help reduce nausea and vomiting after surgery and anesthesia. Osteoarthritis Among other common causes of pain is osteoarthritis, caused by inflammation of the joints. In a review of data from 2,376 participants, acupuncture was found about as effective as non-steroidal anti-in...
- Increases the risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Other Effects: - Can trigger malignant hyperthermia (MH). What is the Pharmacology of Isoflurane? Uptake: - Isoflurane has a relatively low blood/gas partition coefficient, allowing rapid equilibration of alveolar and blood partial ...
pylori infection are occasional abdominal discomfort, bloating, belching or burping, and nausea and vomiting. H. pylori infection is difficult to eradicate, and treatment is with two or more antibiotics. Is H. Pylori Contagious? H. pylori infection is caused by fecal contamination in either food...
Zofran is a serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonist commonly used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. While it is generally well-tolerated, the range of side effects from mild to severe necessitates careful monitoring, especially in patients wit...
Nausea and vomiting: Epidurals may bring on nausea, typically if the initial drop in blood pressure is significant. Nausea is less likely with an epidural than from systemic narcotic medication. Also, many women feel nauseated and throw up during labor even without pain medication. Anesthetics de...