Does supplemental oxygen reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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Orhan-Sungur M., Kranke P., Sessler D., Apfel C. C.

ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA, vol.106, pp.1733-1738, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 106
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1213/ane.0b013e3181731c5a
  • Journal Name: ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1733-1738
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Studies on the ability of supplemental oxygen to decrease the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are inconsistent, with initial studies suggesting benefit while subsequent trials demonstrate no decrease in PONV.