Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) has been variously described as the ''big little
problem,''the ''final therapeutic challenge''for our specialty, and the ''big, big problem''of …

Purpose: To estimate the efficacy and harm produced by droperidol in the prevention of
postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Methods: Systematic search (MEDLINE …

Objective Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common problem associated with
general anaesthesia. The incidence can be as high as 80% in high-risk patients. Our …

This study identified 100 ambulatory surgery patients receiving general anesthesia who
were at increased risk for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and randomly …

Background: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is still a common and major
complication for surgical patients, which may delay post-anesthetic care unit discharge …

Purpose The effect of ranitidine on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) was
assessed when compared with droperidol and with placebo. Methods Three groups of sixty …

Peri-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV), remain a considerable problem. Ondansetron
is being promoted currently as the drug of choice for the prevention and treatment of PONV …

The prophylactic antiemetic efficacy of ondansetron was evaluated in a randomized, double-
blind comparison with droperidol and metoclopramide in 66 patients undergoing general …

The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of ondansetron plus droperidol
with each drug alone or placebo in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting …

Study Objectives: To compare repeat intravenous (IV) dosing of ondansetron 4 mg with
placebo for the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients for whom …