PONV is higher in the pediatric surgical population than in the adult surgical population.
The Peak incidence of PONV in Pediatric Population is 12 +-1 years.
Women have a higher incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting than comparably aged adult men undergoing similar procedures .
Women have higher incidences of PONV if the procedure is performed during their menses . The highest incidence of PONV occurred during the 4th and 5th day of the menstrual cycle.
The gender difference does not apply to children.
The Peak incidence of PONV in Pediatric Population is 12 +-1 years.
Women have a higher incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting than comparably aged adult men undergoing similar procedures .
Women have higher incidences of PONV if the procedure is performed during their menses . The highest incidence of PONV occurred during the 4th and 5th day of the menstrual cycle.
The gender difference does not apply to children.
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