Apfel score considers the following factors for predicting postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)-
1. Female gender: 1
2. History of motion sickness: 1
3. Non-smoking status: 1
4. Post operative ophoid treatment planned: 1
Total score | Probability of PONV |
Score 0 | 10 % |
Score 1 | 21 % |
Score 2 | 39 % |
Score 3 | 61 % |
Score 4 | 78 % |
Reference:
1. Bailey and love's short practice of surgery, Vol. 1, 27th edition, P. No. 299