News — Medical

Let’s face it. Some pretty gross stuff happens in hospitals. Sure, they’re just natural byproducts of everyday life, but they can be big problems for patients and caregivers.

Did you know that many patients experience Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) after surgery? Typically occurring within the first 24 hours post-surgery, around 20-30 percent of patients find themselves vomiting post-op and approximately 50 percent of patients experiencing nausea after discharge.