DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2022.v10i11.015

Pages: 1898-1902

Introduction: Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting remains a challenge, despite having clinical perception and evidence that its severity has diminished. Aim of the study: This study intends to identify the magnitude of postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients aged 3–79 years. Methods: A descriptive study was carried out in the postoperative ward of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh from October 2020 to September 2020. A total of 150 patients were enrolled in this study following the inclusive criteria. Results: Nausea, vomiting and the need for anti-emetic medication were recorded for 24 h postoperatively. In the early post \operative period, nausea and vomiting were 27.25% and 13.25%, respectively. Over the whole 2 day period, nausea and vomiting were 65.75% and 35%. 52% of the patients who received general anaesthesia and 38% of the patients who received regional anaesthesia reported nausea. Conclusion: Female gender, a previous history of postoperative sickness, a longer duration of surgery and a history of motion sickness are the most important predictive factors associated with an increased risk for nausea and vomiting. Even though nausea and vomiting problem is neglected in developing worlds like Bangladesh but it’s indeed a big problem for the patients and can affect the outcome of the treatment & the patients' wellbeing as well.