Effect of single dose intraoperative IV acetaminophen in pediatric tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy

Conclusion Intraoperative intravenous acetaminophen may lead to improved pain scores in the early postoperative period and decreased time in the recovery room, but this group also had a longer hospital stay. This information should instigate randomized controlled trials of this intervention.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research