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Maximum constriction velocity predicts postoperative nausea and vomiting

In a study involving patients undergoing elective lobectomy, maximum constriction velocity (mcv) of pupils was identified as a strong independent predictor of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Those with higher mcv showed an 87% reduced risk of PONV, while gender impacted risk, with males having a 65% lower likelihood compared to females. Notably, mcv also influences postoperative recovery quality through its relationship with PONV, with a receiver operating characteristics area under the curve of 0.831 indicating strong predictive utility.

Observational Study by Zhang Y, Jin J (…) Shi C et 5 al. in Ann Ital Chir

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