Abstract
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of diazepam and atropine sulfate premedication in preventing nausea and vomiting after strabismus surgery under general anesthesia. Methods Fifty children age 4 to 15 years who underwent strabismus surgery at Çukurova University Medical Faculty, Department of Ophthalmology, from February 2000 to June 2000 were randomized into 2 groups: 25 children in the control group did not receive premedication, whereas 25 children in the treatment group received premedication with 0.15 mg/kg diazepam and 0.015 mg/kg atropine sulfate. Occurrence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) was recorded. Results The incidence of PONV was lower in the premedicated group ( P < .018, χ 2 test). Conclusions It is concluded that diazepam and atropine sulfate premedication decreases nausea and vomiting after strabismus surgery.
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