Risk Factors for Postoperative Nausea/Vomiting

General anesthetic technique plays a key role in most surgical procedures. This technique has some complications especially postoperative nausea/vomiting (PONV). This complication can lead to serious problems. Department of Anesthesiology has developed and implemented a PONV prophylaxis guideline for high risk PONV patients but PONV still remains.

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Key information

Conditions

Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Nausea Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive Vomiting

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University

Khon Kaen, Changwat Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand

About this study

Objective: To identify risk factors for PONV after implementation of PONV prophylaxis guideline.

Methods: This will be a retrospective analytic study. Relevant clinical data from medical records of adult patients undergoing general anesthesia in Srinagarind Hospital from November 2014 to February 2015 will be used to identify relevant risk factors.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

ASA classification I-III

Exclusion criteria

Incomplete or illegible medical records
Patients who underwent cardio-thoracic surgery
Patient who had chronic treatment with antiemetic drugs

Treatment and study plan

General Anesthesia

Procedure

Patients undergoing general anesthesia

Primary outcomes

Postoperative nausea and vomiting

Time frame: through study completion, an average of 24 hours

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Khon Kaen University

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Registry information

Official study title

Risk Factors for Postoperative Nausea/Vomiting After Implementation of Prophylaxis Guideline for High Risk Patients

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Oct 26, 2016
Registry last updated: Mar 3, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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