Purpose: The physiology, risk factors, and prevention and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are discussed. Summary: Factors to consider when determining a patient's risk for PONV ...

Vomiting, also known as emesis, is a common and often unpleasant bodily response that most people experience at some point in their lives. It can be triggered by various factors, ranging from minor ...

Winter vomiting disease is caused by the Norovirus, which is most virulent during the colder half of the year. The infection clears up after a couple of days, but the protection it provides is ...