The efficacy of ginger for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting: a meta-analysis

Clinical Governance: An International Journal

ISSN: 1477-7274

Article publication date: 14 August 2007

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(2007), "The efficacy of ginger for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting: a meta-analysis", Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Vol. 12 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/cgij.2007.24812cae.010

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The efficacy of ginger for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting: a meta-analysis

The efficacy of ginger for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting: a meta-analysisN. Chaiyakunapruk, N. Kitikannakorn, S. Nathisuwan, K. Leeprakobboon and C. LeelasettagoolAmerican Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology2006Vol. 194pp. 95-99

The review investigated the effect of a fixed-dose of 1 g or more of ginger on the incidence of 24-hour post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV). The review concluded that ginger reduced the incidence of PONV in patients undergoing gynaecological or lower extremity surgery. The conclusion appears to follow from the data presented, although it may not be representative of all patient subgroups.

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