Anesthesia & Clinical Research
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Yi Lin

Publications

• Research Article
  Antiemetic Prophylaxis with Ondansetron for Post-discharge Nausea and Vomiting after Hip Arthroscopy Performed under Neuraxial Anesthesia: A Prospective, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial
  Author(s): David H Kim, Jacques T YaDeau, Yi Lin, Michael A Gordon, Victor M Zayas, Matthew C Rade, Bryan T Kelly and Struan H ColemanDavid H Kim, Jacques T YaDeau, Yi Lin, Michael A Gordon, Victor M Zayas, Matthew C Rade, Bryan T Kelly and Struan H Coleman
  
  Background: Post-Discharge Nausea and Vomiting (PDNV) remain common complaints after ambulatory surgery. This study investigated whether continuation of an anti-emetic regimen for two days postoperatively would reduce PDNV. Methods: A prospective, randomized placebo-controlled trial of 76 patients undergoing ambulatory hip arthroscopy was initiated. All patients received a spinal or combined spinal epidural and intravenous sedation. No intraoperative opioids were given. Prophylatic anti-emetics (dexamethasone, ondansetron) were given. Postoperatively, two groups either received oral placebo or ondansetron for two days. Results: On postdischarge day 1, nausea occurred in 54% of the placebo group and 46% of the oral ondansetron group (p=0.49). On postdischarge day 2 and 3, nausea occurred in 16% and 11% of the placebo gr.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6148.1000376

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