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Postoperative and postdischarge nausea and vomiting remain relevant issues in perioperative care, but implementation of growing evidence on prophylaxis and treatment remains poor.
Guidelines now endorse liberal, universal management of postoperative nausea and vomiting, though evidence for postdischarge management remains limited.
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Guideline-endorsed universal PONV management warrants broader adoption; leaves open optimal PDNV prevention and at-home treatment.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Postoperative/postdischarge nausea and vomiting (PONV/PDNV) remains a relevant issue in perioperative care. Especially in outpatient surgery, PONV can prevent discharge or lead to unplanned readmission. RECENT FINDINGS: Evidence on prophylaxis and treatment of PONV is growing, but implementation remains poor. SUMMARY: A liberal, universal PONV management is now endorsed by the guidelines. Specific evidence concerning prevention and (at-home) treatment of PDNV is still scarce.
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