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Table 1 Apfel scoring system

From: The neural mechanism and pathways underlying postoperative nausea and vomiting: a comprehensive review

Adult PONV brief risk score

Risk factors

Score

Females

1 point

Nonsmokers

1 point

History of PONV

1 point

Postoperative use of opioids

1 point

aggregate

0–4 points

  1. Description: The probability of PONV when the Apfel score is 0 is 10%; when the score is 1 point, the probability increases by 20%; if the Apfel score is 2, 3, and 4 points, the probability of PONV is 50%, 70% and 90%
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European Journal of Medical Research

ISSN: 2047-783X

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