Comparison of the Efficacy of Intravenous Palonosetron and Ondansetron for the Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy- A Randomised Double-Blind Controlled Study
Abstract:BACKGROUND Postoperative nausea and vomiting is the most common distressing symptom after surgery. Women undergoing laparoscopic surgeries are particularly at risk. This study compares the antiemetic efficacy of ondansetron and palonosetron in females undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 80 subjects between 18-65 years were randomly allocated into two groups of 40 each, Group O and Group P. Patients in Group O received injection ondansetron 4 mg intravenously and those in G… Show more
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