Incidence and factors contributing to postdischarge nausea and vomiting in pediatric ambulatory surgical cases

ConclusionWe found an incidence of postdischarge nausea and vomiting of 14%. Intraoperative and postdischarge opioids increase the risk, with long‐acting intraoperative opioids further accentuating the risk.

Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - February 12, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Proshad N. Efune, Abu Minhajuddin, Peter Szmuk Tags: RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research