In a cross-sectional study analyzing data from 152 German and Austrian hospitals, researchers determined procedure-specific, risk-adjusted probabilities of postoperative nausea for 72 types of operations. The adjusted absolute risk ranged from 6.2% to 36.2%, with laparoscopic bariatric operations having the highest risk. Factors such as male sex, antiemetic prophylaxis, regional anesthesia, and preoperative opioids influenced nausea risk. The study emphasizes the considerable variation in nausea risk among surgical procedures and highlights the need for tailored prevention strategies.
Journal Article by Komann M, Rabe Y (…) Meißner W et 4 al. in BMJ Open
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