Comparison of the Prophylactic Effect of Ondansetron and Dexamethasone on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting after Intrathecal Meperidine in Women Scheduled for Elective Cesarean Section
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Intrathecal meperidine is highly effective to enhance postoperative analgesia in women undergoing cesarean delivery. However, spinal meperidine is associated with a frequent incidence of nausea, vomiting and pruritus which can limit its use. The objective of this study was...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Babol University of Medical Sciences
2011-05-01
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Series: | Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Bābul |
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Online Access: | http://jbums.org/article-1-3800-en.html |