There are conflicting results in the published literature about the effect of clonidine on the
incidence of post operative nausea and vomiting (PONV). We therefore decided to evaluate
the effect of oral clonidine given preoperatively on the incidence of PONV in children after
appendectomy. Methods Sixty children, 5-12 years old, classified as American Society of
Anesthesiologists physical status I and II, who were scheduled for appendecectomy were …