The Addition of Midazolam Reduces the Incidence of Early Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Short Time Gynecological Procedures
Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53365#.VMBjCyzQrzE Author(s) Vsevolod Rozentsveig * , Evgeni Brotfain * , Moti Klein , Leonid Koyfman , Mathew Boyko , Alexander Zlotnik Affiliation(s) Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Soroka University Medical Center and Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel . ABSTRACT Background: If untreated, one third of patients who undergo surgery develop postoperative nausea and/or vomiting (PONV). The prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting can improve satisfaction among vulnerable patients. We hypothesized that preoperative anxiety may increase the incidence of PONV. The objective was to assess whether administration of a benzodiazepine prior to surgery would reduce the incidence of PONV. Methods: 130 women (ASA I and II) scheduled to undergo dilatation and curettage comprised the study group. Th...