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An Audit of Nausea and Vomiting in a Post Anaesthetic Care Unit

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 June 2005

Yvette Deane-Valentine
Yvette Deane-Valentine
Affiliation:
PACU South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Epsom, Surrey, UK
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Abstract

Post operative nausea and vomiting remains one of the most common complications following surgery. Its high incidence, despite better anti-emetic medication, requires a better understanding of its mechanism and management in order to improve the patient experience. This article reports on a recent audit carried out in a dedicated post anaesthetic orthopaedic unit to assess the level of the problem.

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Original Article
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British Journal of Anaesthetic & Recovery Nursing , Volume 6 , Issue 1 , March 2005 , pp. 4 - 6
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© 2005 Cambridge University Press

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