General Anesthesia Question

[ButterfliesInHerEyes]

What is the best way to prevent post-operative nausea and vomiting from dental surgery done with general anesthesia.

I have severe emetophobia so "there's a chance" you could vomit isn't good enough. I need something that will bring the chance down to almost a zero.

Any suggestions?

 

[K-Bird]

They gave me an Rx called Vistaril with the pain meds--supposed to cut down nausea and vomiting...it works pretty good...good thing...I haven't puked in over 25 years.....and have had several major surgeries...Must be mind over matter---I hate to vomit!!!!!

 

[ButterfliesInHerEyes]

Thanks k-bird, I did some research and Zofran seems to be a "miracle drug" when it comes to nausea and vomiting.

Not familiar with Vistaril but I'll look into that too.

 

[RP]

Zofran is the drug of choice and should be given IV during surgery and can also be taken under your tongue (sublingual) after.