Background During the last two decades, an increasing number of bariatric surgical
procedures have been performed worldwide. There is no consensus regarding optimal …

Background The analgesic efficacy and adverse effects of a single perioperative dose of
dexamethasone are unclear. We performed a systematic review to evaluate the impact of a …

The present guidelines are the most recent data on postoperative nausea and vomiting
(PONV) and an update on the 2 previous sets of guidelines published in 2003 and 2007 …

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is one of the complex and significant problems
in anesthesia practice, with growing trend toward ambulatory and day care surgeries. This …

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and postdischarge nausea and vomiting
(PDNV) remain common and distressing complications following surgery. The routine use of …

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and postdischarge nausea and vomiting
(PDNV) remain common and distressing complications following surgery. PONV and PDNV …

Objective: To evaluate the effect of modifying perioperative care in noncardiac surgical
patients on morbidity, mortality, and other outcome measures. Background: New …

Background Untreated, one third of patients who undergo surgery will have postoperative
nausea and vomiting. Although many trials have been conducted, the relative benefits of …

Abstract Purpose of Review Management of acute pain following surgery using a multimodal
approach is recommended by the American Society of Anesthesiologists whenever …

BACKGROUND: Dexamethasone has an established role in decreasing postoperative
nausea and vomiting (PONV); however, the optimal dexamethasone dose for reducing …