Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn
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Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn · Feb 2013
Review Meta AnalysisDexmedetomidine versus morphine or fentanyl in the management of children after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The primary objective of this review was to evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride with the efficacy and safety of opioids for postoperative management of children after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. ⋯ Intraoperative use of dexmedetomidine was as effective as opioids in preventing postoperative pain and emergence agitation in children who had undergone tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.