Propofol Infusion and PONV in Cardiac Surgery
The Effect of Propofol Infusion on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
60 participants
Nov 1, 2025
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of this observational cohort study is to evaluate the effect of high-dose versus low-dose propofol infusion on the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The study also seeks to assess the predictive performance of the Apfel and Koivuranta risk scores for PONV in the cardiac surgery population. The primary objective of this study is to determine the impact of routinely administered high-dose propofol on the incidence and severity of PONV in CABG patients. The secondary objective is to evaluate the need for antiemetic therapy during the intensive care unit stay. The investigators will compare patients receiving high-dose propofol with those receiving low-dose propofol to determine whether the antiemetic effect of propofol is dose-dependent. Participants will be asked to: Allow PONV assessments to be performed during the first 24 hours postoperatively, Provide permission for the collection of clinical data (including demographic characteristics, risk scores, opioid consumption, etc.) for research purposes.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Age ≥ 18 years
- ASA physical status III
- Elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Surgery performed at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cardiology Institute between November 2025 and March 2026
Exclusion Criteria13
- Gastrointestinal or central nervous system disorders within the past 3 months
- Cochlear disorders associated with nausea and vomiting
- Chronic opioid use
- Advanced hepatic or renal disease
- Alcohol or substance abuse
- Left ventricular ejection fraction < 40%
- Inability to be weaned from mechanical ventilation within 12 hours postoperatively
- Postoperative morphine administration in the intensive care unit
- Combined cardiac procedures (e.g., valve surgery)
- Off-pump surgery
- Emergency surgery
- Reoperation due to bleeding or other complications
- Refusal to participate
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NCT07386379