What are the risk factors for developing PONV?

Patient Factors Anaesthetic Factors Surgical Factors Female gender (x3 risk - biggest risk factor)Younger ageNon-smokerHistory of PONV previouslyHistory of Motion sicknessPreoperative anxietyDisease states:UraemiaIntestinal obstructionHypoglycaemiaHypoxia Use of...

What are the potential adverse consequences of PONV?

Leads to patient dissatisfaction with anaesthesia (most common cause) Severe cases can lead to: Increased length of hospital stay / delayed discharge Aspiration pneumonia Dehydration Metabolic alkalosis Electrolyte imbalance Increased bleeding Suture dehiscence...