What is New on the Battle Against Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting?

Publication date: Available online 2 July 2018Source: Best Practice & Research Clinical AnaesthesiologyAuthor(s): Vahe S. Tateosian, Katelynn Champagne, Tong J. GanAbstractThe issue of PONV still poses a significant burden on our patients. Although rarely associated with a life-threatening condition, it is consistently considered one of the most undesirable side effects of surgery and anesthesia. There are well established risk factors for the development of PONV that include patient related factors, anesthetic technique, use of volatile anesthetics, use of nitrous oxide, duration of anesthesia, opioid administration, and type of surgery. Since pharmacologic interventions for PONV are not without risks, practitioners must assess patient’s risk status from low to high and consider the benefits of treatment. This review summarizes the current state of knowledge related to PONV and provides a practical approach toward risk assessment, prevention and numerous treatment strategies.
Source: Best Practice and Research Clinical Anaesthesiology - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research