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Topical bupivacaine compared to bupivacaine infiltration for post-tonsillectomy pain relief in children: a

Mehmet Haksever1, Süay Özmen, Davut Akduman

  • 1Department Of Otorhinolaryngology, Bursa Sevket Yilmaz Training and Research Hospital, 16800, Bursa, Yıldırım, Turkey, drmehmethaksever@gmail.com.

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology : Official Journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : Affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
|April 3, 2014
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Topical bupivacaine hydrochloride significantly reduced post-tonsillectomy pain in children compared to saline and infiltration methods. This offers a more effective pain management strategy for pediatric tonsillectomy patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Anesthesiology
  • Pain Management
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Post-tonsillectomy pain is a significant concern in pediatric care.
  • Effective pain management is crucial for recovery and patient well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of topical bupivacaine hydrochloride, saline, and bupivacaine hydrochloride infiltration for managing post-tonsillectomy pain in children.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized study involving 60 pediatric patients undergoing tonsillectomy.
  • Three groups: topical bupivacaine hydrochloride, topical saline, and bupivacaine hydrochloride infiltration.
  • Pain assessment using McGrath's face scale.

Main Results:

  • Topical bupivacaine hydrochloride showed significantly lower pain scores than saline at multiple time points up to 6 days.
  • Topical bupivacaine hydrochloride demonstrated superior pain control compared to infiltration at several key intervals.
  • Reduced morbidities were observed with topical bupivacaine hydrochloride versus saline.

Conclusions:

  • Topical bupivacaine hydrochloride is more effective for post-tonsillectomy pain control in children than bupivacaine hydrochloride infiltration.
  • This method provides superior pain relief and potentially fewer complications than traditional approaches.

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