Abstract |
In a prospective, randomized, blind study, we assessed the effectiveness of droperidol 20 micrograms kg-1 i.v., given at induction of anaesthesia, in preventing postoperative vomiting in paediatric day-case patients. We studied 270 children, aged 1-15 yr, undergoing body surface surgery. There was a significant reduction in the incidence of vomiting in the recovery room (1.4% vs 9.2%, P < 0.005) and in the day ward (9.4% vs 18.3%, P < 0.05) in patients receiving droperidol. There was no significant difference on the journey home (9.5% vs 17.83%, ns) or at home (16.7% vs 10.3%, ns). There was also a reduction in the severity of vomiting in the droperidol group. There were no adverse side effects.
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Authors | D V Lunn, G R Lauder, A R Williams, R M Pickering, P J McQuillian |
Journal | British journal of anaesthesia
(Br J Anaesth)
Vol. 74
Issue 5
Pg. 509-11
(May 1995)
ISSN: 0007-0912 [Print] England |
PMID | 7772422
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Ambulatory Surgical Procedures
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Droperidol
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- Humans
- Infant
- Male
- Postoperative Complications
(prevention & control)
- Prospective Studies
- Time Factors
- Treatment Outcome
- Vomiting
(prevention & control)
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