Combination of Antiemetics for the Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in High-Risk Patients

Journal of Korean Medical Science

Volumn 22, Issue 5, 2007, Pages 878-882

  Eun, Jin Kim ^a   Justin, Sang Ko ^a   Chung, Su Kim ^a   Sang, Min Lee ^a   Duck, Hwan Choi ^a  

^a Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine   (South Korea)

Author keywords

High risk patients; Multiple antiemetic prophylaxis; Postoperative nausea and vomiting

Indexed keywords

EID: 36148949700     PISSN: 10118934     EISSN: 15986357     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2007.22.5.878     Document Type: Article

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