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The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
Background: postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are a common distressing symptoms in patient... more Background: postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are a common distressing symptoms in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery and can contribute to anxiety, dehydration, metabolic abnormality, wound disruption, delayed recovery and other issues. The incidence of PONV varies from 20 to 80 % of all surgeries, and it is an economic and social burden. Aim of the Work: was to assess whether dexamethasone is a costeffective alternative to ondansetron in the prevention of PONV in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery.
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
Background: postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are a common distressing symptoms in patient... more Background: postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are a common distressing symptoms in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery and can contribute to anxiety, dehydration, metabolic abnormality, wound disruption, delayed recovery and other issues. The incidence of PONV varies from 20 to 80 % of all surgeries, and it is an economic and social burden. Aim of the Work: was to assess whether dexamethasone is a costeffective alternative to ondansetron in the prevention of PONV in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery.