1552P Evaluation of Antiemetic Practices for Prevention of Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV): Results of a European Oncology Nurse Survey

Annals of Oncology, Volume 28, Issue suppl_5, 1 September 2017, mdx388.012

Preventing CINV in most patients is possible when guideline-recommended prophylactic antiemetics are utilized. Because oncology nurses play a critical role in risk assessment and management of CINV, a survey of European nurses was conducted to evaluate antiemetic practices, determine awareness of and adherence to current guideline recommendations, and explore barriers to adherence.

UHCW Research: A. Young

Dexamethasone before bowel surgery reduces postoperative nausea and vomiting

A single dose of dexamethasone given at the time of anaesthesia for bowel surgery reduced vomiting in the next 24 hours, with no increase in complications. Thirteen people need to be treated to prevent one extra episode of vomiting.Dexamethasone before bowel surgery reduces postoperative nausea and vomiting

Dexamethasone (a steroid) is one of several drugs recommended for patients at moderate and high risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting. It isn’t widely used in bowel surgery.

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No clear “best” treatment of mild or severe sickness in pregnancy

Pregnant women could benefit from simple, cheap, “self-help” remedies for mild nausea and vomiting. Ginger, vitamin B6 and possibly acupressure wrist-bands might relieve symptoms for some women, according to a recent overview of research in this area. The review has identified some promising areas for future research.

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Vomiting is the most common adverse effect among children and young people sedated for emergency procedures

Vomiting is the most common adverse event when sedating a child or young person undergoing a procedure in the emergency department, occurring in 55.5 out of 1,000 cases. Agitation occurred in 17.9/1,000 cases, and hypoxia – lack of oxygen – in 14.8 out of 1,000 cases. Serious breathing problems needing intervention to provide ventilation were rare, but highlight the need for experienced staff when giving sedation to children.

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