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Impacto de la técnica anestésica en el dolor posoperatorio de cirugía reconstructiva mamaria

Rev. chil. anest; 51 (2), 2022
OBJECTIVE: Our goal was to evaluate acute postoperative pain in patients undergoing breast reconstructive surgery with Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Artery (DIEP) flap technique. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A retrospective study was carried out in patients undergoing DIEP-flap breast reconstruction betwe...

Perineural dexamethasone in ultrasound-guided interscalene brachial plexus block with levobupivacaine for shoulder arthroscopic surgery in the outpatient setting: randomized controlled trial

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (6), 2020
Abstract Background and objectives: In shoulder arthroscopy, on an outpatient basis, the patient needs a good control of the postoperative pain that can be achieved through regional blocks. Perineural dexamethasone may prolong the effect of these blocks. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect ...

Effect of acupuncture on the prevention of nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized clinical trial

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (5), 2020
Abstract Background and objectives: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common and undesirable complication observed after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). We investigated the effects of auriculoacupuncture (AA) on the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in the immediate postoper...

Risk factors for post-caesarean nausea and vomiting: a prospective prognostic study

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (5), 2020
Abstract Background: Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) risk factors have not been defined for obstetric patients. In this study, our objective was to identify potential risk factors for PONV after cesarean sections performed under spinal anesthesia. Methods: One cohort of patients submitted to c...

Neurokinin-1 receptor antagonists for postoperative nausea and vomiting: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (5), 2020
Abstract Background: Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) is a common complication of general anesthesia. Several kinds of antiemetics, including 5-Hydroxytryptamine3 (5-HT3) receptor antagonists, and Neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonists have been used to treat PONV. Objectives: To compare the ...

Comparison of post-operative nausea and vomiting with intravenous versus inhalational anesthesia in laparotomic abdominal surgery: a randomized clinical trial

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (5), 2020
Abstract Background: Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) is a multifactorial surgical complication with an unclear underlying cause. Anesthetic methods, patients' characteristics and the type of surgery are considered as factors affecting PONV. This study was designed to compare the effect of inhal...

Comparison of palonosetron-dexamethasone and ondansetron-dexamethasone for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in middle ear surgery: a randomized clinical trial

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (5), 2020
Abstract Background: Postoperative nausea and vomiting is the second most common complaint in the postoperative period after pain. The incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting was 60-80% in middle ear surgeries in the absence of antiemetic prophylaxis. Because of this high incidence of postoperati...

Preoperative fasting abbreviation and its effects on postoperative nausea and vomiting incidence in gynecological surgery patients

Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet; 42 (8), 2020
Abstract Objective To investigate the effects of preoperative fasting abbreviation with a carbohydrate and protein-enriched solution, on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) incidence in gynecological surgery patients, a population naturally at risk for such unpleasant episodes. Methods The prese...

Development of a multivariable predictive model for postoperative nausea and vomiting after cancer surgery in adults

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 69 (4), 2019
Abstract Background and objectives Predicting postoperative nausea and vomiting risk is the cornerstone for deciding prophylaxis. Apfel's score does not define how long a person must be abstinent from smoking to be considered a non-smoker, and the use of intraoperative spinal opioids as a risk factor fo...

Náusea y vómito postoperatorio en pacientes sometidos a cirugía de mama

Rev. chil. anest; 48 (4), 2019
BACKGROUND: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are a frequent problem in surgical patients, with an incidence of 50% and 30% respectively. In patients with the risk of presenting this complication, the incidence frows up to 80%. PONV can extend the length of stay in the postoperative recovery unit ...