Intermediate Technical In the Industry Vocabulary Test

PONV

Also written as: PONV — Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Common anesthetic complication in pediatric patients requiring prophylactic management strategies.

Full Definition

Postoperative nausea and vomiting is a frequent complication following pediatric anesthesia, particularly in children over 3 years undergoing certain procedures. Risk factors include patient age, procedure type, anesthetic agents used, and individual susceptibility. Prevention typically involves multimodal approaches including antiemetic medications, avoiding certain anesthetic agents, and proper hydration. PONV can significantly impact patient comfort, delay discharge, and increase healthcare costs.

Usage

Usage note: Always write out as 'PONV' in clinical documentation, not 'post-op nausea'

In Context

"The anesthesiologist administered ondansetron prophylactically to reduce PONV risk in the 8-year-old patient." — Anesthesia record
"High PONV incidence was noted following strabismus surgery in the pediatric population." — Quality improvement report

Also known as

postoperative emesis post-anesthetic nausea

Don't confuse with

POI (postoperative ileus) POUR (postoperative urinary retention)

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