Chewing gum to treat postoperative nausea and emesis in female patients (CHEWY): rationale and design for a multicentre randomised trial
IntroductionPostoperative nausea, retching and vomiting (PONV) remains one of the most common side effects of general anaesthesia, contributing significantly to patient dissatisfaction, cost and complications. Chewing gum has potential as a novel, drug-free alternative treatment. We aim to conduct a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2019-06-01
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| Series: | BMJ Open |
| Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/6/e027505.full |