Pre- Versus Post-Tonsillectomy Intraoperative Bupivacaine Injection in the Pediatric Population: An Age- and Surgical Indication-Stratified Analysis.

Keven S Y JiNathan H GreeneRose J EapenEmily CommessoEileen M Raynor

Published in: Ear, nose, & throat journal (2020)

Intraoperative bupivacaine may improve pain scores in younger pediatric populations, though it may not impact the amount of postoperative opioid use. Prospective analysis with a larger sample size is warranted to better outline opioid usage and pain control in this group.

Keyphrases

pain management
chronic pain
patients undergoing
postoperative pain
neuropathic pain
spinal cord
spinal cord injury
data analysis