PONV Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 areas in the body that can elicit N/V?
A
vestibular, CTZ, and GI
2
Q
Where is the CTZ center located?
A
In the medulla, postrema, floor of the 4th ventricle.
3
Q
What are the 4 factors of PONV risk?
A
PONV hx, opioids post op, nicotine (smoker), vagina (women).
