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Supplemental oxygen does not reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting after thyroidectomy.

J L Joris1, N J Poth, A M Djamadar

  • 1Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, CHU de Liège, Belgium. jean.joris@chu.ulg.ac.be

British Journal of Anaesthesia
|November 25, 2003
PubMed
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Supplemental oxygen did not prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after thyroidectomy. Droperidol effectively reduced PONV incidence in patients undergoing thyroid surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • High-concentration oxygen (80%) reduces nausea and vomiting after abdominal surgery, potentially by improving intestinal perfusion.
  • Thyroid surgery is not typically associated with significant intestinal ischemia.
  • The study investigated if perioperative oxygen impacts postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) risk in thyroidectomy patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the efficacy of supplemental perioperative oxygen in preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after thyroidectomy.
  • To compare the effects of 30% oxygen, 80% oxygen, and 30% oxygen with droperidol on PONV.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 150 patients undergoing thyroidectomy under sevoflurane anesthesia.
  • Patients were assigned to receive either 30% oxygen, 80% oxygen, or 30% oxygen with droperidol (0.625 mg).

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  • Outcomes assessed included PONV incidence, severity, need for rescue antiemetics, and patient satisfaction within 24 hours post-surgery.

    • Main Results:

    • The incidence of nausea was 48% (30% O2), 46% (80% O2), and 22% (30% O2 + droperidol).
    • No significant difference in PONV was observed between the 30% and 80% oxygen groups.
    • Droperidol significantly reduced PONV and shortened the time to first oral meal.

    Conclusions:

    • Supplemental oxygen is ineffective in preventing nausea and vomiting following thyroidectomy.
    • Droperidol demonstrates effectiveness in reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting after thyroidectomy.
    • Further research may explore optimal antiemetic strategies for thyroid surgery patients.