Why the study?
Does droperidol compared with midazolam reduce post-operative nausea and vomiting and improve post-operative mood and well-being in patients undergoing thyroidectomy and laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
Does droperidol compared with midazolam reduce post-operative nausea and vomiting and improve post-operative mood and well-being in patients undergoing thyroidectomy and laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
High-dose droperidol reduces post-operative nausea and vomiting but impairs early post-operative well-being compared to midazolam.
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Droperidol may be less preferable than midazolam for PONV prophylaxis due to impaired well-being; extends evidence on antiemetic trade-offs in surgical patients.
L. H. J. Eberhart (1999) studied this question.
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