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Effect of ice cream intake on post-tonsillectomy pain in children

Faiza Grati1, Mohamed Omrane1, Imen Zouche1

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, 3000, Sfax, Tunisia; Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia.

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|March 11, 2025
PubMed

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Giving children ice cream after tonsillectomy significantly reduced post-operative pain and improved oral intake. This simple intervention enhanced recovery without increasing complications, offering a beneficial option for pediatric pain management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Pain Management
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Post-tonsillectomy pain is a significant concern in pediatric care.
  • Effective pain management strategies are crucial for improving patient recovery and reducing discomfort.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of ice cream consumption on pain levels in children following tonsillectomy.
  • To assess secondary outcomes including analgesic use, oral intake, and complication rates.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, randomized, single-blinded clinical trial was conducted.
  • Participants were divided into two groups: one receiving standard analgesia and the other receiving standard analgesia plus ice cream.
  • Pain was assessed using the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) scale.

Main Results:

  • Children who consumed ice cream showed significantly lower FLACC scores at 6, 12, and 18 hours post-surgery.
  • The ice cream group experienced a longer time to first analgesic request and a shorter time to first oral fluid intake.
  • No significant difference in the occurrence of post-operative complications was observed between the groups.

Conclusions:

  • Ice cream intake is an effective method for reducing pain after pediatric tonsillectomy.
  • This intervention improves oral fluid intake and does not increase the risk of post-operative complications.
  • Ice cream serves as a beneficial adjunct to standard pain management protocols in pediatric tonsillectomy patients.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildrenIce-creamPainTonsillectomy

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