gi-hepatology anaesthesia-icu surgery
Apfel Score for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Simplified Apfel score predicts risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Four independent risk factors guide prophylactic antiemetic prescription.
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Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
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Drugs
- Ondansetron (Paediatric) · 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist — Nausea / Vomiting / Gastroenteritis
- Cyclizine (Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy) · Antihistamine Antiemetic — Hyperemesis Gravidarum
- Prochlorperazine (Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy) · Phenothiazine Antiemetic — Hyperemesis Gravidarum
- Dexamethasone (Orthopaedic — PONV and Opioid-Sparing) · Corticosteroid — Anti-emetic and Opioid-Sparing
- Ondansetron (Perioperative) · 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist (Antiemetic)
- Dexamethasone (PONV Prevention) · Corticosteroid (Antiemetic)
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.