Comparison of the Effects of Sufentanil and Fentanyl on Postoperative Sleep Quality of Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy and Adenotomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Children undergoing tonsillectomy and adenotomy after general anesthesia who received sufentanil had better postoperative sleep quality and less postoperative pain at 2, 4, and 6 hours post operation. Moreover, children who received sufentanil showed better hemodynamic stability during surgery. Therefore, sufentanil should be considered as a better choice to facilitate rapid recovery in children following tonsillectomy and adenotomy.