Know Your Options for Preventing PONV in Adults
January 2026
Up to 80% of high-risk surgery patients experience postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV).
Watch for common risk factors...female patients, nonsmokers, patients getting general anesthesia, history of PONV or motion sickness, surgeries lasting longer than 60 minutes, etc.
Advocate for ways to reduce PONV risk, such as minimizing post-op opioids, using propofol instead of volatile anesthetics (isoflurane, sevoflurane, etc), ensuring adequate hydration, etc.
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