Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: The study was performed in 72 full-term parturient women of ASA I & II (American Society of Anesthesiology Grade I & II), aged between 19 and 37 years with uncomplicated pregnancies. The group I (n = 36) received 8 mg of dexamethasone intravenously immediately when the surgery started, while group II (n = 36) received 8 mg of dexamethasone plus 10 mg of metoclopramide. The type and number of episodes of nausea and emesis were recorded, as well as any other adverse effects. RESULTS: During the intraoperative period, a complete response (no emesis, no rescue) was noticed in 83% of patients in Group I and in 86% of patients in Group II. The incidence of nausea during both intra and postoperative periods was not different between the two groups. Metoclopramide was associated with impaired taste and smell and hot flushes. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Frikha Mohamed, Dhouib Firas, Bouhlel Riadh, Djemel Walid, Smaoui Lasaad, Karoui Abdelhamid |
Journal | Middle East journal of anaesthesiology
(Middle East J Anaesthesiol)
Vol. 21
Issue 6
Pg. 829-34
(Oct 2012)
ISSN: 0544-0440 [Print] Lebanon |
PMID | 23634564
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antiemetics
- Dexamethasone
- Metoclopramide
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Topics |
- Adult
- Anesthesia, Obstetrical
(adverse effects)
- Anesthesia, Spinal
(adverse effects)
- Antiemetics
(administration & dosage)
- Dexamethasone
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Drug Therapy, Combination
- Female
- Humans
- Metoclopramide
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
(prevention & control)
- Pregnancy
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