Nausea and Vomiting After Gynecologic Surgery

Prevalence and Predictors of Nausea and Vomiting After Gynecologic Surgery: a Cross-section Study

In this cross-section study, all patients in the gynecologic ward of Peking Union Medical College Hospital will accepted a survey about the prevalence and severity of nausea and vomiting according to visual analogue scale and WHO classification. Epidemiological, surgical, anaesthetic characteristics and post-operative treatment are considered as predictors for the post-operative nausea and vomiting. The primary objective is the incidence of nausea and vomiting. The secondary objective is the possible predictors of nausea and vomiting.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 18 years or older
• Elective surgeries for gynecologic disease
• Good performance status
• Signed an approved informed consents
• Post-operative stay 72 hours or longer

Exclusion Criteria:

• Emergency surgeries
• Not meeting all of the inclusion criteria