Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Undergoing Total Abdominal Hysterectomy Under Subarachnoid Block: A Randomized Study of Dexamethasone Prophylaxis

Abstract

Use of dexamethasone prior to subarachnoid block in patients undergoing total abdominal hysterectomy significantly reduces the incidence of nausea and vomiting and the requirement of antiemetic in the postoperative period, with better patient satisfaction.