Subhypnotic propofol infusion plus dexamethasone is more effective than dexamethasone alone for the prevention of vomiting in children after tonsillectomy

Erdem A. F., YÖRÜK Ö., ALICI H. A., Cesur M., ATALAY C., ALTAŞ E., ...More

PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA, vol.18, no.9, pp.878-883, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1460-9592.2008.02675.x
  • Journal Name: PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.878-883
  • Keywords: propofol, dexamethasone, postoperative vomiting, tonsillectomy
  • Ataturk University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Postoperative vomiting (POV) is a common complication after tonsillectomy. Dexamethasone is known to decrease postsurgical vomiting. In this study, we compared the effects of dexamethasone alone to dexamethasone plus propofol on postoperative vomiting in children undergoing tonsillectomy.