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Archive >  Ambulatory Anesthesia 2008

Who Isn't Sick of PONV?

Patients fear it and staff would rather dedicate their resources elsewhere. Can post-op sickness be avoided?

Mark Green, CRNA, MSN

There's no worse feeling than being on the verge of vomiting. That awful sensation occurs more often than your patients — and you — would like. But advancements in medications, anesthesia techniques and the use of multi-modal therapy seem to be making progress in treating post-operative nausea and vomiting. Here's how to identify high-risk patients and tailor care regimens to their needs.

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