Evaluation of the Effect of APFEL Risk Score and Fasting Times on Postoperative Nausea and/or Vomiting

Objective: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) occurs in 30-80% of elective surgeries depending on the method of anesthesia, type of surgery and patient characteristics. It has been shown that prolonged preoperative fasting may increase rather than prevent complications. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between APFEL risk score and duration of fasting and development of PONV. Methods: A descriptive and observational study. This study was conducted between February and December 2023 in 321 patients scheduled for elective surgery at a university and a state hospital. Inclusion criteria included being over 18 years of age, having an ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) score between I-III, and voluntary participation in the study. Data were collected using the “Personal Information Form”, “APFEL Risk Score” and “Post Operative Nausea and Vomiting Assessment Form”. Statistical analyses were performed with IBM SPSS Statistics 27 program and p