Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Sep 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of timing and dosing of 5% and 10% Dextrose versus Saline on postoperative nausea and vomiting in high-risk women following ambulatory surgeries: a randomized double-blind controlled trial.
A common complication after outpatient surgeries is postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) which is concomitant with high levels of patient distress and dissatisfaction. Perioperative dextrose-containing fluid administration has been used as a non-pharmacologic preventive measure against postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). However, its efficacy remains unclear. This study aimed to compare different concentrations of dextrose solution on PONV for 24 hours after surgery. ⋯ There was a potential role for preoperative IV infusion of dextrose 10% solution that significantly reduces the incidence and severity of PONV and pain in patients at high risk for PONV.