Kathmandu University medical journal (KUMJ)
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Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ) · Apr 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialPostoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing total abdominal hysterectomy under subarachnoid block: a randomized study of dexamethasone prophylaxis.
Postoperative nausea and vomiting is a common distressing problem in patients undergoing gynaecological surgery under anaesthesia including central neuraxial blockade, which requires frequent medical interventions. ⋯ Use of dexamethasone prior to subarachnoid block in patients undergoing total abdominal hysterectomy significantly reduces the incidence of nausea and vomiting and the requirement of antiemetic in the postoperative period, with better patient satisfaction.