Why the study?
Does dolasetron improve patient satisfaction compared to ondansetron for PONV prophylaxis in ambulatory surgery patients?
Population
100 ambulatory surgery patients receiving general anesthesia who were at increased risk for postoperative…
Comparison
Dolasetron 12.5 mg single-agent prophylaxis… vs Ondansetron 4 mg single-agent prophylaxis…
Design
RCT, randomly assigned, double-blind
Follow-up
24 hours after surgery
Authors
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Supports cost-minimization strategies without compromising care; confirms similar satisfaction between agents in ambulatory surgery.
Does dolasetron improve patient satisfaction compared to ondansetron for PONV prophylaxis in ambulatory surgery patients?
Dolasetron and ondansetron provide similar patient satisfaction for PONV prophylaxis, supporting the use of cost-minimization strategies without compromising care.
Birmingham et al. (2006) studied this question.
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