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Postoperative nausea and vomiting: the outpatient enigma
Summary
Postoperative nausea and vomiting affects up to one-third of patients after surgery. This review covers contributing factors and management strategies for this common side effect.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Surgical Care
Background:
- Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a frequent complication following anesthesia and surgery.
- It affects 25-33% of patients within 24 hours post-operation.
- While typically self-limiting, PONV has significant negative consequences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the multifactorial causes of postoperative nausea and vomiting.
- To discuss current strategies for managing PONV.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of factors contributing to PONV.
- Analysis of contemporary management approaches.
Main Results:
- PONV leads to patient dissatisfaction, physiological complications, delayed discharge, and increased costs.
- Multiple factors contribute to its occurrence.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of PONV requires understanding its contributing factors.
- Contemporary strategies aim to mitigate these factors and improve patient outcomes.