TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Anti-Emetics and Aspiration Prophylaxis A1 - Freeman, Brian S. A1 - Berger, Jeffrey S. PY - 2024 T2 - Anesthesiology Core Review: Part Two ADVANCED Exam, 2nd Edition AB - Several agents administered in the perioperative period (particularly anesthetics and analgesics) contribute to the potential for patients to develop postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). One measure to objectively assess and treat PONV is the Apfel score—1 point each for female gender, non-smoking status, history of PONV, and use of postoperative opioids. The score will dictate which combination of antiemetics could benefit the patient of that risk score. PONV may sound innocuous, but it can lead to pulmonary complications such as perioperative pulmonary aspiration, aspiration pneumonia, and related pulmonary compromise. Because of this, institutions have integrated antiemetics into their enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols. SN - PB - McGraw Hill CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/07 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1206857540 ER -