Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: RESULTS: We found that dexamethasone alone did not reduce the incidence of PONV in a 24 h postoperative period. Droperidol was effective for this purpose with incidence of PONV of 25% (P < 0.05). A combination of droperidol and dexamethasone was also effective and was the most effective regimen during the postoperative period of 2-24 h. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | J I Tzeng, T S Tswei, C S Tang, S T Ho, J J Wang |
Journal | Acta anaesthesiologica Sinica
(Acta Anaesthesiol Sin)
Vol. 38
Issue 3
Pg. 137-42
(Sep 2000)
ISSN: 0254-1319 [Print] China (Republic : 1949- ) |
PMID | 11125688
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Chemical References |
- Antiemetics
- Dexamethasone
- Droperidol
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Topics |
- Adult
- Antiemetics
(therapeutic use)
- Cross-Over Studies
- Dexamethasone
(therapeutic use)
- Dilatation and Curettage
- Double-Blind Method
- Droperidol
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- Humans
- Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
(drug therapy)
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