Obstetric anesthesia

A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Palonosetron Versus Ondansetron for Nausea, Vomiting, and Pruritus in Cesarean Delivery with Intrathecal Morphine

Anesth AnalgPublished Randomised controlled trial

Authors' conclusion

Palonosetron effectively prevents intrathecal morphine-induced PONV and pruritus during cesarean delivery. However, the efficacy of palonosetron is not significantly different from that of ondansetron.

Study context

Population
Parturients undergoing cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia with intrathecal morphine297 completed
Participants
300 participants
Comparison
P vs O vs N
Primary endpoint
Incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and pruritus
Follow-up
48 hours
Methodological details3-arm, saline-controlled
  • 3-arm
  • Saline-controlled

Original publication

A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Palonosetron Versus Ondansetron for Nausea, Vomiting, and Pruritus in Cesarean Delivery with Intrathecal Morphine. Anesth Analg. Published 30 October 2024. doi:10.1213/ane.0000000000007091

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