2010
DOI: 10.1007/s12070-010-0012-x
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Nausea and vomiting after ENT surgeries: A comparison between ondansetron, metoclopramide and small dose of propofol

Abstract: Aims metoclopramide or small dose of propofol following ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery.Materials and methods A prospective randomized study involving 60 patients, both children and adults undergoing elective ENT surgery under standard general anesthesia. At the completion of surgery the patients received either 0.1 mg/kg of ondansetron or 0.2 mg/kg of metoclopramide or 0.5 mg/kg of propofol intravenously. The patients were observed for 24 hrs after operation for any occurrence of nausea and vomiting.

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“…For example, a 62–80% incidence of PONV following middle ear surgery has been reported [ 21 ]. The incidence of PONV was higher after middle ear surgery than tonsillectomy and the others [ 22 , 23 ]. Our samples had been small heterogeneous surgery type about PONV incidence.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…For example, a 62–80% incidence of PONV following middle ear surgery has been reported [ 21 ]. The incidence of PONV was higher after middle ear surgery than tonsillectomy and the others [ 22 , 23 ]. Our samples had been small heterogeneous surgery type about PONV incidence.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…General incidence of PONV reported is in the range of 20–30% but can increase up to 80% in high-risk patients ( 2 ). Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeries have a high incidence of postoperative emesis when no prophylaxis is given and the occurrence of nausea or vomiting postoperatively can worsen patients' condition and hence delay recovery and discharge from the hospital ( 3 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%