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An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain PPOP
Published on: January 27, 2010
[Comparison of different prediction models for the occurrence of nausea and vomiting in the postoperative phase :
T Backmund1, T Bohlender2, C Gaik2
1Klinik für Anästhesie und Intensivtherapie, Philipps Universität Marburg, Baldinger Straße, 35043 Marburg, Deutschland. teresa.backmund@web.de.
Background:
Various prognostic prediction models exist for evaluating the risk of nausea and vomiting in the postoperative period (PONV). So far, no systematic comparison of these prognostic scores is available.
Method:
A systematic literature search was carried out in seven medical databases to find publications on prognostic PONV models. Identified scores were assessed against prospectively defined quality criteria, including generalizability, validation and clinical relevance of the models.
Results:
The literature search revealed 62 relevant publications with a total of 81,834 patients which could be assigned to 8 prognostic models. The simplified Apfel score performed best, primarily because it was extensively validated. The Van den Bosch score and Sinclair score tied for second place. The simplified Koivuranta score was in third place.
Conclusion:
The qualitative analysis highlights the strengths and weaknesses of each prediction system based on predetermined standardized quality criteria.
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