Postoperative/postdischarge nausea and vomiting: evidence-based prevention and treatment

Tobias Schlesinger; Stephanie Weibel; Peter Kranke

doi:10.1097/ACO.0000000000001200

Postoperative/postdischarge nausea and vomiting: evidence-based prevention and treatment

Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2023 Feb 1;36(1):109-116. doi: 10.1097/ACO.0000000000001200. Epub 2022 Oct 10.

Authors

Tobias Schlesinger¹, Stephanie Weibel, Peter Kranke

Affiliation

¹ Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, University Hospital of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany.

PMID: 36214542
DOI: 10.1097/ACO.0000000000001200

Abstract

Purpose of review: Postoperative/postdischarge nausea and vomiting (PONV/PDNV) remains a relevant issue in perioperative care. Especially in outpatient surgery, PONV can prevent discharge or lead to unplanned readmission.

Recent findings: Evidence on prophylaxis and treatment of PONV is growing, but implementation remains poor.

Summary: A liberal, universal PONV management is now endorsed by the guidelines. Specific evidence concerning prevention and (at-home) treatment of PDNV is still scarce.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Aftercare
Antiemetics* / therapeutic use
Humans
Patient Discharge
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting* / drug therapy
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting* / prevention & control

Substances

Antiemetics