Predictive Models for Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)
PONV must be considered as a side-effect of anesthetics when given to sensitive patients. The patient`s risk of PONV after general anesthesia can best be estimated by a "simplified risk score".
An almost endless list of risks factors can be found in textbooks and reviews. However, there are only a few risk factors which in various studies have consistently shown to be relevant.
