Journal of anesthesia
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Journal of anesthesia · Jan 1999
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialProphylactic antiemetic therapy with droperidol in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
The incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) following laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is relatively high when no prophylactic antiemetic is given. We have studied the efficacy of a commonly used and well-established antiemetic, droperidol, for the prevention of PONV in patients undergoing LC. ⋯ Prophylactic antiemetic therapy with droperidol 50 microg.kg(-1) (maximum dose, 2.5 mg) is highly effective for preventing PONV after LC.