What is a PONV? PONV is the abbreviation for postoperative nausea and vomiting and describes nausea and vomiting after general anesthesia. Besides postoperative pain, PONV is one of the most common complaints after surgery. Every third person suffers from it. If a person is prone to nausea, the probability of developing PONV again under further … PONV
Complications Since immediately after general anesthesia the protective reflexes, especially the swallowing and coughing reflex, have not yet fully returned, vomit can be swallowed and enter the lungs. The acidic stomach contents can damage the lung tissue, obstruct the airways and trigger pneumonia. The increase in pressure in the abdominal cavity during vomiting can cause … Complications | PONV
The prophylaxis If a PONV is known in a patient, the anesthesia procedure may be changed. The risk of developing PONV under general anesthesia is 10 times higher than under regional anesthesia. The use of anaesthetics administered through the vein (e.g. Propofol) reduces the risk of PONV up to 20%. Measures to save opioids, e.g. … The prophylaxis | PONV
