Why the study?
Can a simplified risk score identify patients at risk for postdischarge nausea and vomiting after ambulatory surgery?
Can a simplified risk score identify patients at risk for postdischarge nausea and vomiting after ambulatory surgery?
A simplified risk score was developed and validated to identify ambulatory surgery patients at risk for postdischarge nausea and vomiting who may benefit from prophylactic antiemetics.
May support risk stratification for postdischarge antiemetics after ambulatory surgery; leaves open need for randomized validation.
PDNV affects a substantial number of patients after ambulatory surgery. We developed and validated a simplified risk score to identify patients who would benefit from long-acting prophylactic antiemetics at discharge from the ambulatory care center.
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