Postoperative nausea and vomiting: A review of the "minor-major" problem [Náuseas e vômitos no pós-operatório: Uma revisão do "pequeno-grande" problema]

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2005

Authors

Lages, N (Author) Other; Fonseca, C (Author) Other; Neves, A (Author) Other; Landeiro, N (Author) Other; Abelha, FJ (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Revista Brasileira de Anestesiologia

Vol. 55

Pages: 575-585

ISSN: 0034-7094

Publisher: Elsevier

Indexing

Scopus - 9 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-007-E4G

DOI: 10.1590/s0034-70942005000500013

Abstract (EN): BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Notwithstanding continuous investigations and the development of new drugs and techniques, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are frequent and may contribute to the development of complications, thus increasing hospital and human costs. This article aimed at reviewing physiological mechanisms, risk factors and therapeutic approaches available to manage PONV. CONTENTS: Several strategies to manage PONV are suggested in this article, but stress is given to guidelines published by Gan in 2003. They are the most recent contribution for risk stratification, prevention and treatment of PONV patients. CONCLUSIONS: Although the management of PONV has improved in recent years, it is still common among high-risk patients. Current strategy to prevent and treat PONV is not yet established and Gan guidelines should be adapted to each population and institution. © Sociedade Brasileira de Anestesiologia, 2005.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific