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Risk factors associated with post-operative nausea and vomiting following strabismus surgery are all except -

A
Age < 3years
B
Duration of anesthesia > 30 mins
C
Personal or family history of post - op nausea and vomiting
D
Personal or family history of motion sickness
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Age < 3 years Post operative nausea and vomiting (PONY) following strabismus surgery It can cause post - op wound dehiscence, hematoma, orbital hemorrhage and aspiration. 30 % of all procedures are associated with PONV. Major risk factors are: Age > 3years Duration of anesthesia > 30 mins Personal or family history of post - op nausea and vomiting Personal or family history of motion sickness Medical management of PONV includes: dimenhydrinate, metoclopramide, droperidol, dexamethasone, ondansatron

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