The Prophylactic Effect of Dexamethasone on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Women Undergoing Thyroidectomy

Abstract

We compared the prophylactic administration of dexamethasone to prevent nausea and vomiting with droperidol and saline in women undergoing thyroidectomy. Both dexamethasone and droperidol significantly reduced postoperative nausea and vomiting, but droperidol produced more side effects, which suggests that dexamethasone is a useful treatment in these patients.