TIVA PONV Advantage — FRCA Final MCQ

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ModerateDay SurgeryTIVA PONV AdvantageFRCA Final

Primary advantage of TIVA over volatile for day surgery?

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Correct answer: D — Significantly reduced PONV

TIVA with propofol reduces PONV ~50% vs volatile. Propofol has intrinsic antiemetic properties. In day surgery where PONV = leading cause of unplanned admission, this is clinically and economically significant. Recommended for high Apfel risk.

Reference: Association of Anaesthetists – 2023 – TIVA in day surgery