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Published on: November 6, 2019
Effects of therapeutic suggestion under anesthesia on outcomes in children post tonsillectomy
Introduction:
Tonsillectomy causes discomfort in children. Positive therapeutic suggestions (TS) may be given to patients while they are emerging from general anesthesia as a potential tool to decrease distress.
Purpose:
This study examined impact of TS on outcomes, when delivered to children emerging from general anesthesia post tonsillectomy.
Design:
A double blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted with 94 patient/parent pairs.
Methods:
TS and noise recordings were played via headphones post tonsillectomy upon arrival to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit until the child showed signs of waking.
Findings:
Pain scores at 30 minutes post extubation show significantly lower pain in the TS group, P = .04 (Mann Whitney U for independent samples). The TS group had 70% increased likelihood of receiving less intravenous (IV) opioid.
Conclusion:
TS may help lower pain in children post tonsillectomy and decrease demand for IV opioid pain management in the 4- to 8-year-old tonsillectomy population.
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