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INDICATOR AREA 1: PRE-ANAESTHESIA PERIODAnaesthesia Clinical Indicators Version 5.1Indicator TopicProphylactic anti-emetic treatment in patients with a documented history <strong>of</strong> post-operativenausea <strong>and</strong> vomiting (PONV).RationalePONV is a frequent <strong>and</strong> distressing consequence <strong>of</strong> many surgical procedures. There is awealth <strong>of</strong> literature highlighting known risk factors, <strong>and</strong> international consensus guidelines forprophylaxis.Type <strong>of</strong> IndicatorThis is a comparative rate based indicator addressing the process <strong>of</strong> patient care.Desired Rate1.3 – HighSuggested Data Collection Period4–8 weeks (depending on throughput).INDICATORCI 1.3NumeratorDenominatorTotal number <strong>of</strong> patients with a history <strong>of</strong> PONV to whom aprophylactic anti-emetic has been administered, during the timeperiod under studyTotal number <strong>of</strong> patients receiving anaesthesia care who have ahistory <strong>of</strong> PONV, during the time period under studyThis indicator can be used to support the following EQuIP5 criteria:1.1.2 Care Planning <strong>and</strong> Delivery1.1.4 Evaluation <strong>of</strong> Care1.3.1 Appropriateness <strong>of</strong> Care1.4.1 Effectiveness <strong>of</strong> CareACHS Clinical Indicator User Manual 2011 11

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