RecruitingACTRN12605000796684

Effect of TIVA versus Sevoflurane on the incidence of post operative nausea and vomiting following day case gynaecology surgery


Sponsor

Hayden White

Enrollment

130 participants

Start Date

Nov 1, 2006

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Summary

Rational for project Many studies have investigated the treatment of post operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) However, there is disagreement on both the incidence of PONV and how to prevent it Few studies have investigated the period post discharge Day case gynaecological surgery patients are particularly at risk of PONV There is evidence that total intravenous anaethesia may decrease the incidence of PONV This study sets out to investigate a specific subgroup of high risk patients. This will allow for specific recommendations to be made regarding the management of this subgroup of patients.


Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 Yearss

Inclusion Criteria1

  • General anaesthetic. Day case gynaecology surgery.

Exclusion Criteria1

  • ASA IV or V, allergies to study medication, pregnancy, breast feeding, psychiatric illness, epidurals, planned admission.

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Interventions

Total intravenous anaesthetic. Prospective randomised trial. Patients stratified into high and low risk. The trial is to run over approximately 12 months.

Total intravenous anaesthetic. Prospective randomised trial. Patients stratified into high and low risk. The trial is to run over approximately 12 months.


Locations(1)

Australia

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