IV Acetaminophen for Postoperative Analgesia
Postoperative PainPostoperative Nausea1 moreThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of IV acetaminophen for postoperative pain management after laparoscopic cholecystectomy to determine if its use to supplement standard of care pain management decreases the incidence of post-operative nausea and vomiting.
Post-operative Emesis and Pain Outcomes After Cesarean Delivery
PainPostoperative5 moreApproximately 20% women who undergo cesarean delivery would suffer from severe post-operative pain, which may further increase their risks from developing postpartum depression. Predictive factors such as pre-operative pain, age and anxiety could significantly contribute to post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and pain in general surgery, however little information is available with regards to cesarean delivery. The investigators would investigate the risk factors of causing post-operative emesis after cesarean delivery, and to reaffirm that there is a positive correlation between pain on local anesthetic injection, presence of mechanical temporal summation (MTS) and post-Cesarean pain scores.
Pre-op Paravertebral Blocks to Decrease Post-op Pain Following Mastectomy With Immediate Tissue...
Postoperative PainPostoperative Nausea and Vomiting1 morePrimary Objective To determine if post-operative static pain scores differ between women undergoing bilateral mastectomy followed by bilateral immediate tissue expander reconstruction randomized either to ropivacaine- (treatment) or saline- (placebo) pre-operatively placed paravertebral blocks. Post-operative pain scores will be measured by a 0-10 Likert scale 6 hours after the end of surgery while the patient is still hospitalized (post-operative day 0). This will be patient-provided data. Unblinded data analysis will compare scores between treatment and control groups. Secondary Objectives To determine if post-operative moving pain scores, opioids use, nausea, and sleep interference differ between women undergoing bilateral mastectomy followed by bilateral immediate tissue expander reconstruction randomized either to ropivacaine- (treatment) or saline- (placebo) pre-operatively placed paravertebral blocks. Pain score, opioids use, nausea, and sleep interference data will be collected via patient self-report. When possible (i.e., while hospitalized) objective data on opioids and other pain medication administered to the patient will be used. Tertiary Objectives To determine if long-term changes in Quality of Life scores [the RAND-36 Health Survey, Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (Quick DASH) questionnaire, and Breast-Q scores] differ between women undergoing bilateral mastectomy followed by bilateral immediate tissue expander reconstruction randomized either to ropivacaine- (treatment) or saline- (placebo) pre-operatively placed paravertebral blocks. This data will be collected via validated questionnaires through patient interviews at 3-months, 2-years, and 4-years (±14 days) after surgery. Once enrolled in the study, participants will be encouraged to remain in the study for the 4 years following surgery in order to get final pain scores and quality-of-life/health outcome survey information. Participants who cannot be contacted after several phone attempts and the sending of 2 certified letters via US Postal Service for 3-month, 2-year, and/or 4-year outcome assessments will be considered lost to follow-up.
Does Intravenous Cannabis Reduce Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)?
NauseaVomitingThe investigators evaluate if intravenously applied THC (Cannabis) reduces postoperative Nausea and vomiting. THC will be given during anesthesia before emergence. We measure how long and how effective it reduces PONV
Sugammadex and Neostigmine in Pediatric Patients
Postoperative VomitingPostoperative Nausea1 moreIn this study, it was aimed to compare the use of sugammadex instead of neostigmine + atropine in the reversal of NMB in children undergoing lower abdominal surgery or urogenital surgery, and to compare the rates of postoperative agitation, nausea and vomiting using the FLACC scale, PAED scale and ICC parameters.After the approval of the local ethics committee and written consent from the family, patients who underwent ASA 1, 5-12 years old lower abdomen surgery or urogenital surgery in Pendik Training and Research Hospital will be included in the study. The patients included in the study will be those who were maintained with routine 2-3% sevoflurane inhalation anesthetic and 0.2mcg/kg/min remifentanil intravenous anesthetic, and decurarized with 0.5-1 mg/kg rocuronium. No drugs other than those administered by the responsible Anesthesiologist during the operation will be administered. The patients included in the study will be divided into 2 groups according to the agent used in decurarization. There is no condition for the number of patients in the group to be equal. Group N; neostigmine+atropine, GROUP S; This will be the group of patients decurarized with sugammadex. 0-45 days after patients are extubated. And at the 2nd hour, FLACC Scale (Pain Diagnostic Scale), PAED (Pediatric Anesthesia Recovery Delirium) Scale assessment methods will be compared in terms of pain and agitation. Nausea and vomiting will be noted as yes/no.
Dexamethasone for the Treatment of Established Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Postoperative Nausea and VomitingVomitingPostoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are frequent after surgery and anaesthesia. Dexamethasone is widely used as antiemetic for the prevention of PONV. Little is known about the efficacy of antiemetic drugs for the treatment of established PONV symptoms. No single randomised trial has been published so far that tests the efficacy of dexamethasone for the treatment of established PONV symptoms. In this trial the investigators want to test the antiemetic efficacy of three different doses of intravenous dexamethasone for the treatment of established PONV symptoms. In adjunct protocols of this study the investigators aim to establish a novel method to quantify the anti-nausea efficacy of an antiemetic drug, to study pharmacogenetics of PONV, and to further our understanding on the smoking status as a predictive factor of PONV.
Post-tonsillectomy Pain Control in Adults
PainPostoperative3 moreThis is a randomized prospective study to determine the optimal postoperative pain medication regimen for adults (18 years old and older) undergoing tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy for chronic tonsillitis and/or snoring and/or obstructive sleep apnea. All participants will undergo the same tonsillectomy surgical technique (with or without adenoidectomy) under general anesthesia and be randomized to one of three postoperative pain control regimens (all of which are commonly used pain medications for post-tonsillectomy pain): Norco (Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen) Percocet (Oxycodone and Acetaminophen) Dilaudid and Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Participants will be discharged home the day of surgery and will be sent home with questionnaires to assess their daily pain level, oral intake, amount of nausea/vomiting, and amount of pain medications taken for the 14 days following their surgery. Data will be collected and analyzed to determine if there is a difference in pain levels or oral intake or nausea/vomiting in the different pain regimen groups. Secondary endpoints will include weight change from preoperative weight to weight at 2-3 weeks after surgery in addition to postoperative complications including visits to the Emergency Department and post-tonsillectomy bleed rates. Participants will be seen 1-2 weeks following their surgery in the ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) clinic per normal postoperative protocol and will not require any specific clinic visits related to this study.
A Study to Compare Neostigmine vs Sugammadex in Length of PACU Stay in Patients Undergoing Sleeve...
Postoperative Nausea and VomitingRespiratory Conditions Due to Other External AgentsThe investigators will track bariatric patients who received sugammadex versus neostigmine in the post anesthesia care unit until discharge and assess their length of stay and possible nausea / vomiting / hypoxia episodes.
Effect of Aromatherapy on Postoperative Nausea, Vomiting
Postoperative Nausea and VomitingThe aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of the aromatherapy with lavender, rose or ginger essential oils on nausea, vomiting and postoperative quality of recovery scores in patients with postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Acupuncture for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery
Postoperative Nausea and VomitingColorectal NeoplasmsObjectives: This study aims to assess the effectiveness, safety, and feasibility of intensive acupuncture treatments combined with standard antiemetic medication as compared with P6 acupoint stimulation combined with standard antiemetic medication or with standard antiemetic medication alone, to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Background: PONV is one of the prevalent discomforts in the early phase of recovery after surgery. Evidence suggests that the stimulation of the P6 acupuncture point can reduce the occurrence of PONV. What remains unclear is whether a higher dose of acupuncture produces more benefits compared with P6 stimulation alone or whether acupuncture combined with standard antiemetic medication yields better outcomes. This study aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of different acupuncture regimen for the prevention of PONV: high-dose acupuncture treatments combined with standard antiemetic medication, P6 acupuncture-point stimulation combined with standard antiemetic medication, or medication alone.