Anaesthesiology · Surgery
Simplified Apfel PONV Score calculator
Enter the published formula inputs below to calculate and interpret this score.
Clinical inputs
Result
Anyone can run this calculator. Sign in to save, favourite, or send the result.
0
Apfel score 0 — approximately 10% PONV incidence
Band: Apfel score 0 — approximately 10% PONV incidence
Interpretation. Apfel score 0 — approximately 10% PONV incidence
Suggested management. Low predicted risk in the source cohort; individualize prophylaxis.
Simplified Apfel PONV Score: 0 — Apfel score 0 — approximately 10% PONV incidence. Interpretation: Apfel score 0 — approximately 10% PONV incidence What to do: Low predicted risk in the source cohort; individualize prophylaxis. Inputs: Female sex (+1): false; Nonsmoking status (+1): false; History of PONV or motion sickness (+1): false; Postoperative opioid use (+1): false Source: Apfel CC et al. A simplified risk score for predicting postoperative nausea and vomiting. Anesthesiology (1999)
Ruqelo is AI and can make mistakes. Check important information.
Clinical inputs
- Female sex (+1)
- Nonsmoking status (+1)
- History of PONV or motion sickness (+1)
- Postoperative opioid use (+1)
Primary source
Apfel CC et al. A simplified risk score for predicting postoperative nausea and vomiting. Anesthesiology (1999)
View source