PONV Flashcards
1
Q
Which risk factor is associated with the greatest odds ratio of PONV?
A
Female
2
Q
What are the 4 main adult risk factors for PONV?
A
Female, PHx PONV/motion sickness, non-smoker, younger age
3
Q
What surgeries are associated with highest risk PONV?
A
cholecystectomy, laparoscopy, bariatric surg, gynaecologist surg
4
Q
What anaesthetic factors are ass’d w increased risk PONV?
A
volatile (effect dose-dependent & most prominent in the first 2-6hrs post-surgery, N2O, post-op opioids
