POSTOPERATIVE NAUSEA AND VOMITING

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 reported less …

This study tested whether a mix of low-dose ketamine and lidocaine works better than fentanyl for pain after gynecologic surgery. 70 adults took part, and researchers measured pain levels, nausea, and recovery quality for 24 hours after surgery. The goal is to find effective pain…

This study tested whether giving a single 5 mg dose of olanzapine before outpatient surgery helps women aged 18-50 feel better the day after. Participants took either olanzapine or a placebo, then reported their recovery quality and nausea levels. The goal was to see if the drug …

This study tested two medications, dexmedetomidine and dexamethasone, to see which works better at preventing nausea and vomiting after gallbladder removal surgery. 68 adults took part, and their symptoms were tracked for 24 hours after the operation. The goal is to find the most…

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 looked at whether giving a numbing injection around the eye before vitreoretinal surgery (a type of eye surgery) can lower pain, nausea, and a reflex that slows the heart during the operation. 184 adults having this surgery received general anesthesia plus one of three…

This early-stage study tested whether an inhaled powder form of ondansetron (a common anti-nausea drug) can enter the bloodstream safely. 24 healthy adults received either the inhaled drug, a placebo, or the drug by mouth or injection. Researchers measured how much drug got into …