Prevalence and associated factors of postoperative nausea and vomiting among adult patients undergoing elective surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a surgical complication defined as any nausea, and vomiting with in the first 24-48 h after surgery in inpatients. Nausea is the unpleasant desire and urge to vomit, while vomiting is a forcing of gastric contents through the mouth. Nausea and vomiting is the most common complication associated anaesthesia and surgery in the postoperative period. It is considered one of the most common causes of morbidity, and it has significant effects on patient satisfaction.

Objective

The study aimed to assess the incidence and associated factors of postoperative nausea and vomiting.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted from 1 February to 30 April 2022. All adult, elective patients who underwent elective surgery under

SUBMITTER: Timerga S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10923364 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature