Comparison of Ondansetron Versus Placebo to Prevent Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Women Undergoing Ambulatory Gynecologic Surgery

McKenzie, Ray; L. Kovac, Anthony; A. O’Connor, Thomas; Duncalf, Deryck; Angel, J; Gratz, Irwin; I. Tolpin, Eugene; H. McLeskey, Charles; F. Joslyn, Alan

doi:10.1097/00000542-199301000-00005

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Comparison of Ondansetron Versus Placebo to Prevent Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Women Undergoing Ambulatory Gynecologic Surgery

Published in Anesthesiology • Jan 1, 1993

Authors:

Ray McKenzie

Anthony L. Kovac

Thomas A. O’Connor

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Postoperative nausea and emesis, especially in ambulatory surgical patients, remains a troublesome problem. This study was performed to compare the incidence of nausea and emesis during the 24-h postoperative period in ondansetron-treated patients versus placebo-treated patients. METHODS...

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Medicine

Ondansetron

Nausea

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