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Impact of paediatric tonsillectomy perioperative management on pain, nausea and recovery: A prospective cohort study.

Julianne RichardsMary LangElizabeth AndresenKathryn O'LearyJacqueline Jauncey-CookeNicole AndersonHannah BurnsNicola SleeAmanda Judith UllmanMarie Cooke
Published in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2019)
There was variety in perioperative and post-discharge care. Pain scores were infrequently documented post-tonsillectomy, and parents are generally dissatisfied with the management of post-operative pain and nausea. Further research is needed to provide a more consistent approach to perioperative management to promote recovery.
Keyphrases
  • chronic pain
  • pain management
  • cardiac surgery
  • neuropathic pain
  • patients undergoing
  • healthcare
  • palliative care
  • spinal cord injury