Why the study?
Does intravenous ondansetron prevent postoperative vomiting in children undergoing tonsillectomy?
Population
60 children undergoing tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy, premedicated with oral midazolam and…
Comparison
Intravenous ondansetron 0.15 mg/kg administered… vs Intravenous saline placebo administered after…
Design
RCT, Randomized, Double-blind
Follow-up
Up to the day after surgery
Authors
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Supports IV ondansetron prophylaxis to reduce postoperative emesis after pediatric tonsillectomy; confirms efficacy in this high-risk group.
Does intravenous ondansetron prevent postoperative vomiting in children undergoing tonsillectomy?
Intravenous ondansetron safely and effectively decreases the incidence and severity of vomiting in children after tonsillectomy.
Litman et al. (1994) studied this question.
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