Saudi Med J
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Comparative Study
Comparative study of diclofenac sodium and paracetamol for treatment of pain after adenotonsillectomy in children.
To compare the analgesic efficacy of diclofenac sodium and paracetamol on post adenotonsillectomy postoperative pain and oral intake. ⋯ Diclofenac sodium has a significant effect on decreasing the pain associated with swallowing postoperatively and on the general condition of the patient. Improved oral intake resulted in a lower incidence of nausea and vomiting and allowed safer and earlier hospital discharge.
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A retrospective analysis of the medical records of children up to 12 years of age inclusive, who sustained thoracic injuries during a 6-year period. ⋯ Thoracic injuries in children below 12 years of age are usually from motor vehicle accident related blunt trauma. Pulmonary contusion and pneumothorax are the most common thoracic injuries. Most thoracic injuries can be managed either conservatively or by tube thoracostomy. Thoracic trauma in children is an indicator of multisystem injury with head injury being the most common cause of mortality.