How can fluid status be managed to minimize risk of PONV?

Adequate hydration is a proven effective strategy for reducing the risk of PONV: Minimisation of perioperative fasting time Perioperative use of IV fluid to maintain euvolemia Intraoperative supplemental crystalloid bolus (10–30...

Which are the most effective antiemetic drugs for preventing PONV?

Drug Fosaprepitant Casopitant Aprepitant Ramosetron Granisetron Dexamethasone Tropisetron Ondansetron Dolasetron Droperidol Scopolamine Haloperidol Metoclopramide Cyclizine Risk Ratio for PONV 0.06 0.16 0.26 0.44 0.45 0.51 0.52 0.55 0.56 0.61 0.61 0.61 0.73 0.83 Risk...

What strategies can be used to prevent PONV?

Pharmacological Anti-emetic drugs:Serotonin (5-HT3 receptor) antagonistsCorticosteroidsButyrephenoneNeurokinin (NK1) antagonistsAnticholinergicsDopamine antagonistsPropofolModification of anaesthetic technique:TIVAAvoidance of volatiles and nitrous oxideAvoidance of...