Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
- T. Gan, P. Diemunsch, M. Tramèr
- MedicineAnesthesia and Analgesia
- 1 January 2014
The present guidelines are the most recent data on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and an update on the 2 previous sets of guidelines published in 2003 and 2007. These guidelines were…
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: Its Etiology, Treatment, and Prevention
Patients at high risk for postoperative emesis should receive special considerations with respect to the prophylactic use of antiemetic drugs, as suggested in a recent editorial.
Consensus Guidelines for Managing Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Evidence-based guidelines developed by an international panel of experts for the management of postoperative nausea and vomiting are presented.
Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Guidelines for the Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
These guidelines identify risk factors for PonV in adults and children; recommend approaches for reducing baseline risks for PONV; identify the most effective antiemetic monotherapy and combination therapy regimens for P ONV prophylaxis; recommend approach for treatment of PONv when it occurs; and provide an algorithm for the management of individuals at increased risk for POnV.
Recovery Profiles and Costs of Anesthesia for Outpatient Unilateral Inguinal Herniorrhaphy
- D. Song, N. B. Greilich, P. White, M. Watcha, W. K. Tongier
- MedicineAnesthesia and Analgesia
- 1 October 2000
It is concluded that IHNB-MAC is the most cost-effective anesthetic technique for outpatients undergoing unilateral inguinal herniorrhaphy with respect to speed of recovery, patient comfort, and associated incremental costs.
The Effect of Timing of Ondansetron Administration on Its Efficacy, Cost-Effectiveness, and Cost-Benefit as a Prophylactic Antiemetic in the Ambulatory Setting
- Jun Tang, Baoguo Wang, P. White, M. Watcha, J. Qi, R. Wender
- MedicineAnesthesia and Analgesia
- 1 February 1998
Ondansetron 4 mg IV administered immediately before the end of surgery was the most efficacious in preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting, facilitating both early and late recovery, and improving patient satisfaction after outpatient laparoscopy.
Effect of propofol on the incidence of postoperative vomiting after strabismus surgery in pediatric outpatients.
- M. Watcha, R. Simeón, P. White, J. Stevens
- MedicineAnesthesiology
- 1 August 1991
It is concluded that maintenance of anesthesia with a total intravenous regimen using propofol results in a more rapid recovery and less postoperative emesis than with a halothane-N2O-droperidol regimen.
The cost-effective management of postoperative nausea and vomiting.
- M. Watcha
- MedicineAnesthesiology
- 1 April 2000
Eutectic Mixture of Local Anesthetics (EMLA®) Cream
- N. Gajraj, J. Pennant, M. Watcha
- Biology, MedicineAnesthesia and Analgesia
- 1 March 1994
With the recent introduction of EMLA@ into the United States, it is appropriate to review its pharmacology, efficacy, clinical uses, side effects, and contraindications.
Postoperative nausea and vomiting in paediatric patients.
The anaesthetic plan for a patient with a previous history of severe PONV and undergoing a procedure known to be associated with a high incidence of this problem should include premedication with a benzodiazepine and/or clonidine and the preferential use of regional anaesthetic techniques.
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