Characteristics Female sex History of motion sickness or postoperative nausea and vomiting Non-smoker Postoperative opioid treatment is planned Sum Points 1 1 1 1 0-4 Score 0 1 2 3 4 Probability of postoperative nausea and vomiting (%) 10 20 40 60...
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...