Post-operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)

Overview Post-operative Nausea and Vomiting is the leading cause of delayed discharge from PACU. Current recommendations is at least 2 prophylactic drugs for patients with at least 1 risk factor for PONV. Combinations should be with drugs that have different mechanism of action. Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone Major Risk Factors for PONV Risk factorExamplesPatient-relatedFemale, History of…...