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Acetaminophen versus acetaminophen with codeine after pediatric tonsillectomy.

M S Moir1, E Bair, P Shinnick

  • 1Division of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, California, USA.

The Laryngoscope
|November 18, 2000
PubMed
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Acetaminophen alone provided similar pain relief to acetaminophen with codeine for children after tonsillectomy. Children receiving acetaminophen alone consumed more food post-surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric surgery
  • Pain management
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy are common pediatric procedures.
  • Effective postoperative pain management is crucial for recovery.
  • Opioid-sparing analgesia is desirable in pediatric populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of acetaminophen versus acetaminophen with codeine for pain control after pediatric tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
  • To evaluate postoperative pain levels, medication use, side effects, and oral intake.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective, randomized, double-blind study involving 51 children aged 3-12 years.
  • Children received either acetaminophen or acetaminophen with codeine for pain.
  • Pain was assessed using the Wong-Baker FACES scale over 10 postoperative days.

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Main Results:

  • No significant difference in pain levels between the two groups.
  • Acetaminophen with codeine group showed a trend towards more nausea, emesis, and constipation.
  • Children receiving acetaminophen alone consumed a significantly higher percentage of a normal diet post-surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Acetaminophen and acetaminophen with codeine offer comparable pain relief after pediatric tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
  • Acetaminophen alone may promote better oral intake in the early postoperative period.
  • This suggests acetaminophen monotherapy as a viable option for pain management in this population.