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    Apfel Score for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

    Predicts risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV).
    When to Use

    Use in patients undergoing general anesthesia.

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    Smoker
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    Nonsmoker
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    No
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    Yes
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    Yes
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    Dr. Christian C. Apfel

    About the Creator

    Christian C. Apfel, MD, PhD, MBA, is the founder and CEO of SageMedic, a biotechnology company focusing on cancer therapy, and chair of the Life Science Committee at the Keiretsu Angel Investment Forum. Previously, he was a clinician and professor in the anesthesiology department at UCSF and led the Perioperative Clinical Research Core. Dr. Apfel’s primary research is focused on improving patient recovery and perioperative outcomes.

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