Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: Validation of the Portuguese Version of the Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Intensity Score

Background and objectives: The Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) Intensity Scale was developed to define clinically important PONV. The aim of this study was to translate, retranslate and validate the PONV Intensity Scale for use in Portuguese Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) settings. Methods...

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Main Authors: Veiga Dalila, Helder Pereira, Carlos Moreno, Clarisse Martinho, Cristina Santos, Fernando José Abelha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-07-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0104001413000080