POSTOPERATIVE NAUSEA AND VOMITING

This study tested whether giving nalbuphine through a vein can prevent nausea and vomiting caused by morphine given during spinal anesthesia for C-sections. 180 women having planned C-sections took part. The goal was to see if this approach reduces sickness in the first 24 hours …

This study tested whether a mix of low-dose ketamine and lidocaine works better than the opioid fentanyl for pain after gynecologic surgery. 70 adults having elective gynecologic surgery under general anesthesia took part. The goal was to see if the combo could reduce pain and si…

This early-stage study tested an inhaled powder form of ondansetron, a common nausea medicine, in 24 healthy adults. The goal was to see if the drug gets into the blood through the lungs and to check for any side effects. Participants received either the inhaled drug, a placebo, …

This study tested whether giving a numbing injection around the eye before retinal surgery could lower pain, nausea, and a reflex that slows the heart during the operation. 184 adults having vitreoretinal surgery took part. Researchers compared three different numbing medicines t…

This study tested whether giving a single 5 mg dose of olanzapine before outpatient surgery improves how patients feel the day after. 384 women aged 18-50 took either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to see if it helps with nausea, pain, and overall recovery quality.

This study tested two medications, dexmedetomidine and dexamethasone, to see which works better at preventing nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 68 adults took part in this double-blind trial. The goal is to improve patient comfort after surgery.

This study tested whether avoiding opioids during gallbladder surgery could improve recovery. 101 adults were randomly assigned to receive either opioid-free anesthesia (using lidocaine and dexmedetomidine) or standard opioid-based anesthesia. The opioid-free group had less pain …