Tag: Vomiting after surgery

Affecting up to 80% of high-risk patients, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a frequent and distressing complication following surgery. While many factors contribute, a specific aspect of anesthesia is recognized as the single most common cause of PONV.

Up to 30% of surgical patients experience postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), a common side effect of anesthesia and surgery. Understanding what is postoperative vomiting and nausea is crucial for anticipating and managing this discomfort for a smoother recovery.