Primary Caregiver Perception of Pain Control following Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Conclusions
For pediatric T&A, significant variation exists in the management of postoperative pain. Parents of children given ibuprofen reported less pain than those given narcotics with and without ibuprofen. Further studies are needed to identify the optimal pain regimen for children after T&A.
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sowder, J. C., Gale, C. M., Henrichsen, J. L., Veale, K., Liljestrand, K. B., Ostlund, B. C., Sherwood, A., Smith, A., Olsen, G. H., Ott, M., Meier, J. D. Tags: Pediatric Otolaryngology Source Type: research
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