Intramuscular ephedrine reduces emesis during the first three hours after abdominal hysterectomy

@article{Hagemann2000IntramuscularER,
  title={Intramuscular ephedrine reduces emesis during the first three hours after abdominal hysterectomy},
  author={Emma Margaret Hagemann and A. Halvorsen and {\O}. Holgersen and Tor Oddbj{\o}rn Tveit and Johan C. R{\ae}der},
  journal={Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica},
  year={2000},
  volume={44}
}
Background: We tested the hypothesis that intramuscularly administered ephedrine prevents postoperative nausea and vomiting. Ephedrine is cheap, and for this indication poorly documented. 
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