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  • Pharmacology
  • Pain Management

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  • Post-adenotonsillectomy pain management in children is crucial for recovery.
  • Steroid regimens are often used to mitigate pain and inflammation.
  • Comparing different steroid options can optimize pediatric care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare postoperative pain control between dexamethasone and prednisolone steroid regimens in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy.
  • To assess secondary outcomes including analgesic use, dietary return, and adverse events.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective randomized pragmatic trial was conducted across three academic tertiary care children's hospitals.
  • Healthy children aged 3-10 received either postoperative dexamethasone or a 3-day course of prednisolone.
  • Pain was assessed using the Wong-Baker FACES pain-rating scale via telephone surveys.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in pain scores were found between the dexamethasone and prednisolone groups after statistical adjustment.
  • Analgesic use, return to normal diet, caregiver calls, adverse effects, and emergency room visits were comparable between groups.
  • No subgroup effects were observed based on surgical technique.

Conclusions:

  • Prednisolone and dexamethasone-based regimens demonstrate comparable efficacy in managing pediatric adenotonsillectomy pain and facilitating recovery.
  • Both regimens were associated with no reported adverse events.
  • Shared decision-making with caregivers is essential for selecting the most appropriate steroid regimen.