کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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2763944 | 1150773 | 2009 | 4 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
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Study ObjectiveTo determine the efficacy of transdermal scopolamine in addition to ondansetron in decreasing the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV).DesignRandomized controlled trial.SettingAcademic hospital.Patients126 ASA physical status I and II patients undergoing outpatient plastic surgery with three or more risk factors for PONV.InterventionsPatients were randomly assigned to one of two groups to receive (Group 1) a transdermal scopolamine (TDS) patch or (Group 2), a placebo patch two hours before surgery.MeasurementsOccurrence of vomiting, severity of nausea using a visual analog scale (VAS), rescue medication, pain intensity and pain medications, and side effects were recorded every hour until discharge from hospital, then every 4 hours thereafter for a total of 24 hours.Main ResultsA statistically significant reduction in postoperative nausea between 8 and 24 hours in patients receiving TDS was noted.ConclusionsTransdermal scopolamine in addition to ondansetron benefits patients at high risk for PONV undergoing outpatient plastic surgery for up to 20 hours after surgery.
Journal: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - Volume 21, Issue 4, June 2009, Pages 249–252