Investigation of the attitudes and behaviors of anesthesiologists regarding the prophylaxis and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative nausea and vomiting is a prevalent complication during the postoperative phase. Numerous factors affect postoperative nausea and vomiting, which can be categorized into patient-related, anesthesia-related, and surgery-related factors. The management of postoperative nausea and vomiting is multifaceted and consists of both prophylactic and therapeutic approaches.

Objectives

This study aimed to investigate the attitudes and behaviors of anesthesiologists regarding the prophylaxis and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting, while also raising awareness of current practices and gaps in adherence to guideline-based management.

Methods

This prospective observational study involved the online administration of a web-based questionnaire compri

SUBMITTER: Ghallab EAA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12669503 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature