Analysis of postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients with lung cancer undergoing thoracoscopic surgery under general anesthesia and its influencing factors: a observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the current situation and influencing factors of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in lung cancer patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery under general anesthesia, providing a reference for developing targeted PONV prevention and management strategies.

Methods

Using a consecutive sampling method, 200 lung cancer patients who underwent their first thoracoscopic surgery under general anesthesia between November 18, 2021, and March 1, 2022, at a tertiary class A cancer hospital in Liaoning Province, China, were selected. The occurrence of PONV within 24 h post-operation was assessed using WHO Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Rating Criteria. Patient general information, surgical and medication data were systematically collected to analyze the

SUBMITTER: Yu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11484199 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature