Comparision of Ondansetron Versus Dexamethasone for Prevention of Nauseaand Vomiting in Diagnostic Laparoscopic Gynaecological Procedures

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) affects 30-40% of patients after general anaesthesia.[11] AIMS: To compare the effect of Ondansetron and Dexamethasone for prevention of nausea and vomiting in diagnostic gynaecological laparoscopy. METHODS: Ethical committee approval was taken. Consent was obtained. Patients were divided into 2 groups of 30 each. General anaesthesia was administered to all patients. Inj. Ondansetron 0.15 mg/kg i.v. was given to patients of group O. Injection Dexamethasone 0.2 mg/kg IV was given to patients of group D. Patients were monitored for nausea, vomiting, retching, pain score, side effects and requirement of rescue antiemetic. RESULTS: Inj. Dexamethasone is better than Inj. Ondansetron for prevention of P.O.N.V. in diagnostic gynaecological laparoscopy.