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Role of Bupivacaine in reducing post tonsillectomy pain

P Bhadoria1, P K Rathore, S Mandal

  • 1Maulana Azad Medical College and associated, L.N. Hospital, 110002 New Delhi.

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India
|November 3, 2012
PubMed

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Pre-incisional Bupivacaine infiltration into the tonsillar fossa provided immediate pain relief for children after tonsillectomy. However, this pain management method only lasted for four to six hours post-operation.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Post-tonsillectomy pain is a significant concern for patients, surgeons, and anesthesiologists.
  • Pre-incisional Bupivacaine infiltration is a technique explored for managing post-operative pain in pediatric tonsillectomy patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of pre-incisional Bupivacaine infiltration in the tonsillar fossa for managing immediate post-operative pain in children undergoing tonsillectomy.

Main Methods:

  • Children undergoing tonsillectomy received pre-incisional Bupivacaine infiltration into the tonsillar fossa.
  • Post-operative pain levels were assessed in the immediate post-operative period.

Main Results:

  • Pre-incisional Bupivacaine infiltration provided immediate post-operative pain relief.
  • The analgesic effect of Bupivacaine infiltration lasted for a duration of four to six hours.

Conclusions:

  • While pre-incisional Bupivacaine infiltration offers initial pain relief, its short duration necessitates further investigation for prolonged pain management strategies in pediatric tonsillectomy.

Keywords:
BupivacainePain reliefTonsillectomy

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