Why the study?
Does intravenous ondansetron 4 mg prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting in Oriental women undergoing minor gynaecological laparoscopic surgery?
Population
Oriental women undergoing minor gynaecological laparoscopic surgery (n=204)
Comparison
Intravenous ondansetron 4 mg given before the… vs Placebo given before the induction of anaesthesia
Design
RCT, Randomised, Double-blind
Follow-up
24 hours
Authors
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Supports ondansetron 4 mg IV for PONV prophylaxis; confirms efficacy in Oriental women after minor gynaecological laparoscopy.
Does intravenous ondansetron 4 mg prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting in Oriental women undergoing minor gynaecological laparoscopic surgery?
Intravenous ondansetron 4 mg effectively reduces postoperative nausea and vomiting in women undergoing minor laparoscopic gynaecological surgery.
Suen et al. (1994) studied this question.
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