postoperative nausea and vomiting

What are the Prevention Strategies?

Preventing PONV involves a multifaceted approach:
Using multimodal anesthesia to reduce reliance on opioids
Administering prophylactic antiemetics such as ondansetron, dexamethasone, or scopolamine
Ensuring adequate hydration pre- and post-surgery
Minimizing the use of volatile anesthetics and nitrous oxide

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