Comparison of the Influence of Intraoperative Use of Sevoflurane and Isoflurane on Postoperative Nausea, Vomiting, and Cough.

Introduction: Postoperative nausea, vomiting, and cough are the most common adverse effects of general anesthesia resulting in high discomfort to the patient resulting in uneasiness during the recovery period. This study aimed to compare the influence of intraoperative use of sevoflurane and isoflurane on postoperative nausea, vomiting, and cough.

Materials And Methods: After approval from the institutional ethical committee, this quantitative observational institutional study was conducted on all patients aged between 18 and 65 years undergoing surgery under general anesthesia at KMC Hospital, Mangalore.