Clinical Trial: Comparison of TIVA (Total Intravenous Anesthesia) and TIVA Plus Palonosetron in Preventing Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Comparative Study of TIVA(Total Intravenous Anesthesia) and TIVA Plus Palonosetron in Preventing PONV(Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting)

Brief Summary:

A total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) is a useful anesthetic technique that reduces the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV).

Investigator hypothesized the incidence of PONV can be further reduced when palonosetron is added to TIVA.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Incheon St.Mary's Hospital

Current Primary Outcome: Incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting [ Time Frame: For 24 hours after surgery ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Severity of nausea [ Time Frame: For 24 hours after surgery ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Incheon St.Mary's Hospital

Dates:
Date Received: November 21, 2011
Date Started: September 2011
Date Completion:
Last Updated: November 22, 2011
Last Verified: November 2011