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[Postoperative nausea and vomiting and their sex differences].

Yoshitaka Fujii1

  • 1First Department of Anesthesiology, Toho University School of Medicine, Tokyo 143-8546.

Masui. the Japanese Journal of Anesthesiology
|January 30, 2009
PubMed
Summary

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are common after anesthesia. Effective prophylaxis, including avoiding risk factors and using antiemetic therapy or non-pharmacotherapy, is crucial for managing PONV in female patients.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Gastroenterology

Context:

  • Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are frequent and distressing complications following general anesthesia and surgery.
  • Patient characteristics, surgical factors, anesthetic techniques, and postoperative care influence PONV incidence.
  • Female patients exhibit a higher incidence of PONV compared to males, potentially linked to hormonal fluctuations.

Purpose:

  • To review and synthesize current knowledge on the prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV).
  • To highlight factors contributing to PONV, with a specific focus on female patients.
  • To emphasize the importance of understanding prophylactic antiemetic therapies for PONV management.

Summary:

  • PONV is a significant concern in surgical patients, influenced by multiple factors.

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  • Female sex is a notable risk factor for PONV, though the precise mechanisms remain unclear.
  • Prophylaxis strategies involve risk factor modification, pharmacotherapy (traditional, non-traditional, and serotonin receptor antagonists), and non-pharmacological interventions like P6 acupressure.

    • Impact:

    • Improved understanding of PONV risk factors and effective prophylactic strategies can enhance patient recovery and satisfaction.
    • Optimized PONV management, particularly in female patients, can reduce morbidity and healthcare costs.
    • This review underscores the necessity of comprehensive knowledge for clinicians in preventing and treating PONV.