International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Apr 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effects of topical viscous lignocaine 2% versus per-rectal diclofenac in early post-tonsillectomy pain in children.
Tonsillectomy is frequently associated with postoperative pain of considerable duration, which is usually accompanied by the substantial consumption of both opioid and non-opioid analgesic such as NSAIDs and local anaesthetics. ⋯ We concluded that 2% viscous lignocaine applied topically post-tonsillectomy is comparable to sodium diclofenac per-rectal in providing analgesia and faster oral feeding.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Apr 2010
Case ReportsDiaphragmatic paralysis after pediatric heart surgery: usefulness of non-invasive ventilation.
Diaphragmatic paralysis after cardiac surgery is an important complication especially in infants. We report a child who developed diaphragmatic paralysis, atelectasis, bronchomalasia and respiratory failure following cardiac surgery. Ventilatory support alleviated respiratory distress in this child. This report illustrates the usefulness of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support for a pediatric patient with diaphragmatic paralysis.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Apr 2010
Do diet and activity restrictions influence recovery after adenoidectomy and partial tonsillectomy?
To determine if restrictions of postoperative diet concerning hard food and hot drinks as well as excessive physical exertion influence recovery during 14 days after T&A surgery. ⋯ The majority of caregivers reported care of children after T&A surgery according to the instructions. Most frequently disobeyed instructions were those concerning physical exertion. Diet and activity restrictions seem to influence postoperative recovery. Parental satisfaction scores were highest in non-restricted groups.