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Sleep Apnea Symptoms In Childhood Treated By Early Removal Of Adenoids And Tonsils
Adenotonsillectomy, or the removal of the adenoids and tonsils, is performed 500,000 times a year in the United States, often as a treatment for children with obstructive sleep apnea. However, the procedure's ability to improve a child's attention and executive functioning, behavior, sleep apnea symptoms, and quality of life has not been rigorously evaluated until now... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 23, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news

Early removal of adenoids and tonsils can help pediatric sleep apnea symptoms
(Brigham and Women's Hospital) A study led by Brigham and Women's Hospital finds early removal of adenoids and tonsils can improve behavior, sleep apnea symptoms and quality of life in children with sleep apnea. However, early removal fails to improve short term cognitive functioning. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 21, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting following adeno‐tonsillectomy – a long‐term follow‐up
ConclusionAdenotonsillectomy is associated with significant pain and PONV, persisting into the seventh postoperative day. Parental education and information seems inadequate and needs to be improved. (Source: Pediatric Anesthesia)
Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - May 13, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Dana Stanko, Ric Bergesio, Kylie Davies, Mary Hegarty, Britta S. Ungern‐Sternberg Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Surgery and risk for multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of case--control studies
Background: Although the precise etiology of multiple sclerosis is largely unknown, there is some speculation that a prior history of surgery may be associated with the subsequent risk for developing the disease. Therefore, we aimed to examine surgery as a risk factor for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Methods: We searched for observational studies that evaluated the risk for developing multiple sclerosis after surgery that occurred in childhood ( 20 years of age). We specifically included surgeries classified as: tonsillectomy, appendectomy, adenoidectomy, or "surgery". We performed a systematic review and meta-anal...
Source: BMC Neurology - May 6, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Carole LunnyJennifer Knopp-SihotaShawn Fraser Source Type: research

Surgery and risk for multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of case¿control studies
Conclusions: We found a small but statistically significant and clinically important increased risk for developing multiple sclerosis, in those with tonsillectomy and appendectomy at ≤ 20 years of age. There was no convincing evidence to support the association of other surgeries and the risk for multiple sclerosis. Well-designed prospective etiological studies, pertaining to the risk for developing multiple sclerosis, ought to be conducted and should include the examination of various surgeries as risk factors. (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - May 6, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Carole LunnyJennifer Knopp-SihotaShawn Fraser Source Type: research

Tonsil resection prior to radiation improves survival
Performing tonsillectomy before radiotherapy in patients with stage I/II tonsil cancer is associated with improved survival, an analysis of US data indicates. (Source: MedWire News - Oncology)
Source: MedWire News - Oncology - April 26, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Transoral laser microsurgery for the unknown primary: A role for lingual tonsillectomy
Conclusions. A surgical algorithm for the unknown primary that includes TLM‐assisted techniques, including a lingual tonsillectomy, offers the greatest likelihood of successfully detecting the location of occult primary tumors. Head Neck, 2013 (Source: Head and Neck)
Source: Head and Neck - April 25, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Thomas H. Nagel, Michael L. Hinni, Richard E. Hayden, David G. Lott Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Death after adenotonsillectomy secondary to massive pulmonary embolism
Abstract: Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States. Although relatively safe, there is a small risk of post-operative mortality. The majority of deaths come from airway compromise or hemorrhage. The authors present a case of a 32-month-old child who underwent routine adenotonsillectomy for sleep disordered breathing and chronic pharyngitis who was found unresponsive and pulseless in his bed on the morning of postoperative day 2. The cause of death determined by post mortem autopsy was massive pulmonary embolism (PE). PE is a rare event in children and has never been reporte...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - April 22, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Katherine K. Green, Pamela Mudd, Jeremy Prager Tags: Case reports Source Type: research

The role of OM-85 BV (Broncho-Vaxom) in preventing recurrent acute tonsillitis in children
Conclusions: A considerable proportion of children receiving Broncho-Vaxom for recurrent acute tonsillitis show a decrease in the frequency of episodes in the short term, and very few patients eventually require tonsillectomy on long-term follow up. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - April 22, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mohamed A. Bitar, Rami Saade Tags: Research papers Source Type: research

Does Adenotonsillectomy really reduced clinic visits for pediatric upper respiratory tract infections? A national database study in Taiwan
Abstract: Objective: To investigate whether adenotonsillectomy reduces upper respiratory tract infections (URIs) in the pediatric population.Methods and subjects: We identified 415 children, aged ≤18 years who had undergone adenoidectomy and/or tonsillectomy during the period from 1999 to 2006, from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. The comparison group consisted of 1630 children without the surgery randomly selected from the same database frequency matched with sex, age and the surgery date (index date). Changes in physician visits for URIs 2-year period before and 2-year period after the index dat...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - April 22, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yung-An Tsou, Che-Chen Lin, Chih-Ho Lai, Ching-Yuan Wang, Chia-Der Lin, Pei-Chun Chen, I.-Ju Tsai, Chuan-Mu Chen, Fung-Chang Sung, Ming-Hsui Tsai Tags: Research papers Source Type: research

Discharge after tonsillectomy in pediatric sleep apnea patients
Conclusion: Our data suggest there is a correlation between higher respiratory disturbance or apnea hypopnea index and post operative complications. Patients with an RDI of (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - April 22, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Regina Rodman, Mitchell Boehnke, Naren Venkatesan, Harold Pine Tags: Research papers Source Type: research

Surgery May Hike Survival in Tonsil Cancer (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Tonsillectomy followed by radiation therapy led to better survival in patients with early-stage tonsil cancer compared with radiation alone, a retrospective analysis suggested. (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - April 20, 2013 Category: Hematology Source Type: news

Mortality and major morbidity after tonsillectomy
ConclusionsThis study, the largest collection of original reports of post‐tonsillectomy mortality to date, found that events unrelated to bleeding accounted for a preponderance of deaths and anoxic brain injury. Further research is needed to establish best practices for patient admission, monitoring, and pain management. Laryngoscope, 2013 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - April 17, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Julie L. Goldman, Reginald F. Baugh, Louise Davies, Margaret L. Skinner, Robert J. Stachler, Jean Brereton, Lee D. Eisenberg, David W. Roberson, Michael J. Brenner Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Tonsillectomy benefits adults with recurrent pharyngitis
Adults who experience recurrent pharyngitis may benefit from having their tonsils removed, report researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Infectious Diseases)
Source: MedWire News - Infectious Diseases - April 14, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Antibiotics to reduce post‐tonsillectomy morbidity
(Source: Clinical Otolaryngology)
Source: Clinical Otolaryngology - April 12, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Muthuswamy Dhiwakar, W A Clement, Mrinal Supriya, William McKerro Tags: What Other Journals Tell Us Source Type: research

Comment on ‘Antibiotics to reduce post‐tonsillectomy morbidity’
(Source: Clinical Otolaryngology)
Source: Clinical Otolaryngology - April 12, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: N. Bateman Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research

Eustachian tube function as a predictor of the recurrence of middle ear effusion in children
ConclusionsA measure of active ET function, dilatory efficiency, but not measures of passive function predicted disease recurrence within the 12 months after the VT became nonfunctional in children with COME. Level of Evidence4 Laryngoscope, 2013 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - April 10, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ellen M. Mandel, J. Douglas Swarts, Margaretha L. Casselbrant, Kathleen K. Tekely, Beverly C. Richert, James T. Seroky, William J. Doyle Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Tonsillectomy, VTE Prophylaxis Guidelines Gain Qualified AAFP Endorsement
The AAFP recently gave qualified endorsements to clinical practice guidelines on tonsillectomy in children and venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in hospitalized patients. The guidelines were developed by the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery Foundation and the American College of Physicians, respectively. Qualified endorsement signifies that the AAFP found a guideline to be of sufficient quality to endorse even though specific aspects of it fell short of the Academy's stringent criteria for guideline development. (Source: AAFP Health of the Public)
Source: AAFP Health of the Public - April 8, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Doctor's Diary: The days of routine tonsillectomies have thankfully gone
Tonsillectomy remains a good operation where appropriate, says James Lefanu (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - April 8, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

A Radical Proposition: The Brief but Exceptional History of the Seattle School Clinic, 1914-21
This article examines the history of the Seattle school clinic (1914–21) and the efforts of public school administrators to institutionalize a full-service medical program for poor and working class children. At its height, thirty-six volunteer physicians and thirteen partially paid dentists organized within nine departments performed a range of diagnostic and "corrective" surgical procedures, including tonsillectomies, circumcisions, and eye surgeries. These practices were not funded by other public school systems across the United States, almost all of which delineated between prevention and treatment services. Thi...
Source: Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences - April 4, 2013 Category: History of Medicine Authors: Woolworth, S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Tonsillectomy Helps Adults Too
Adults who undergo a tonsillectomy have fewer symptoms of pharyngitis, visit their doctors with throat problems less often, and miss work less, researchers from the University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital, both in Finland, reported in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The researchers wrote that tonsillectomy may help some adults with recurrent or chronic pharyngitis. There are very few studies on the benefits and potential harms regarding adult patients undergoing tonsillectomy, the authors explained... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy Could Mean Less Severe Sore Throats
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Most people associate tonsillectomy with individuals who have recurring episodes of strep throat, but new research is suggesting that a tonsillectomy could also result in fewer sore throats and could benefit some adult patients. (Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com)
Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com - April 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy Might Be Worth It for Some Adults
Finnish study found fewer sore throats after surgery, less time lost from work or school (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - April 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy Might Be Worth It for Some Adults
Finnish study found fewer sore throats after surgery, less time lost from work or school Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Tonsils and Adenoids (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - April 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Tonsil Surgery Not Just for Kids? (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Tonsillectomy may be the best option for adults with recurrent, severe sore throat. (Source: MedPage Today Pulmonary)
Source: MedPage Today Pulmonary - April 2, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy May Help Adults With Severe Sore ThroatTonsillectomy May Help Adults With Severe Sore Throat
A study in Finland has documented the benefits of tonsillectomy over watchful waiting in adults with recurrent severe pharyngitis. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy In Adults With Severe Recurrent Sore Throats May Benefit Some People
Tonsillectomy may result in fewer severe sore throats and could benefit some adult patients, according to a randomized trial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Recurrent severe sore throats result in lost work or school days and frequent use of antibiotics. Researchers from Finland conducted a randomized open trial to determine whether tonsillectomy reduced episodes of severe sore throats (pharyngitis). The trial involved 86 patients, 46 of whom had the procedure and 40 who did not... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news

The effect of Tualang honey in enhancing post tonsillectomy healing process. An open labelled prospective clinical trial
Abstract: Introduction: Tonsillectomy is a common operative procedure performed for tonsillar hypertrophy complicates with recurrent tonsillitis. Among the post tonsillectomy morbidities, post operative wound healing is of utmost importance to be effectively managed as it will interfere with patient recuperation from surgery. Tualang honey has been shown to accelerate wound healing in postoperative patients.Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Tualang honey in enhancing healing process in post tonsillectomy patients.Methodology: In this open labelled prospective study, the selected paediatric p...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - April 1, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Norhafiza Mat Lazim, Baharudin Abdullah, Rosdan Salim Tags: Research papers Source Type: research

Intratonsillar abscess: 3 case reports and a review of the literature
Abstract: Intratonsillar abscess (ITA) is a rarely diagnosed infection occurring in both children and adults. Our objective is to review the presentation and management of intratonsillar abscesses. 3 case reports of intratonsillar abscess highlighting diagnostic, management and treatment strategies. We then present a review of the medical literature regarding ITAs. 2 children and 1 adult were found to have ITA. Treatments include needle aspiration, incision and drainage, and tonsillectomy. Intratonsillar abscesses are uncommon, but should be considered in the differential diagnosis of peritonsillar abscess and tonsillitis....
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - April 1, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Andrea S. Wang, Brian J. Stater, Ashutosh Kacker Tags: Case reports Source Type: research

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A healthy 39-year-old woman in Germany underwent an elective tonsillectomy and three months later suffered from disordered speech, impaired memory, hallucinations, and an inability to stand or walk. In Brazil, a 39-year old human resource executive was dismissed from his job after he began to manifest obsessive–compulsive behaviors, temporary paralysis, and frequent childish cries. What did these two patients have in common? Physicians diagnosed both patients with rare forms of dementia. (Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences)
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - March 28, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Aimee L. Alphonso, Jack W. Tsao Tags: Book Review Source Type: research

A pilot staging system to predict persistent obstructive sleep apnea in children following adenotonsillectomy
ConclusionsA trend toward a dose‐response relationship was seen between physical exam staging and persistent OSA after TA. Further data collection and analysis with a larger sample size are warranted. Level of Evidence4. Laryngoscope, 2013 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - March 27, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: David F. Smith, James R. Benke, Susan Yaster, Emily F. Boss, Stacey L. Ishman Tags: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

Young age, no tonsillectomy risk factors for repeat adenoidectomy [HEALTH BRIEFS]
(Source: AAP News)
Source: AAP News - March 25, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kemp, C. Tags: Health Briefs Source Type: research

Factors contributing to cost in partial versus total tonsillectomy
ConclusionsPrevious studies have shown equivalent effectiveness between these two procedures; our study suggests decreased cost and resource utilization with partial tonsillectomy through reduced operative and PACU times and number of postoperative admissions and emergency department visits. As in all retrospective reviews, the findings are potentially confounded by unmeasured variables, including patient and demographic factors. Level of Evidence4. Laryngoscope, 2013 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - March 25, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Emily Z. Stucken, Eli Grunstein, Joseph Haddad, Vikash K. Modi, Erik H. Waldman, Robert F. Ward, Michael G. Stewart, Max M. April Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Comparison of topical tramadol and ketamine in pain treatment after tonsillectomy
ConclusionTopical tramadol and ketamine seem to be safe, effective, and easy analgesic approach for decreasing tonsillectomy pain. (Source: Pediatric Anesthesia)
Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - March 23, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Umit Y. Tekelioglu, Tayfun Apuhan, Akcan Akkaya, Abdullah Demirhan, Isa Yildiz, Tugce Simsek, Uzeyir Gok, Hasan Kocoglu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Effect of intravenous fluid therapy on postoperative vomiting in children undergoing tonsillectomy
Conclusions Intraoperative administration of 30 ml kg–1 h–1 lactated Ringer's solution significantly reduced the incidence of POV during the first 24 h postoperative. Our results support the use of super-hydration during tonsillectomy, as an alternative way to decrease the risk of POV in children. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - March 18, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Elgueta, M. F., Echevarria, G. C., De la Fuente, N., Cabrera, F., Valderrama, A., Cabezon, R., Munoz, H. R., Cortinez, L. I. Tags: Paediatrics Source Type: research

Assessment of improvement of trainee surgical skills in the operating room for tonsillectomy
ConclusionsThis assessment tool is a feasible, reliable, and valid instrument for the assessment of surgical competency in tonsillectomy. It is effective in providing structured feedback at the end of each procedure, which encourages specific, targeted development. Laryngoscope, 2013 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - March 11, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Aadil Ahmed, Stacey L. Ishman, Kulsoom Laeeq, Nasir I. Bhatti Tags: General Otolaryngology Source Type: research

A randomized study of surgical site infiltration with bupivacaine or ketamine for pain relief in children following cleft palate repair
ConclusionSurgical site infiltration with either bupivacaine or ketamine provides adequate analgesia and is devoid of major side effects. Ketamine is superior to bupivacaine in terms of requirement of rescue analgesic, peaceful sleep pattern and early resumption of feeding. (Source: Pediatric Anesthesia)
Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - February 28, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Ajay Kumar Jha, Neerja Bhardwaj, Sandhya Yaddanapudi, Ramesh Kumar Sharma, Jai Kumar Mahajan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Preoperative oral antiemetics for reducing postoperative vomiting after tonsillectomy in children: granisetron versus perphenazine: retraction.
Authors: PMID: 23439825 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Anesthesia and Analgesia - February 27, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Anesth Analg Source Type: research

Codeine Risky for Kids After Certain Surgeries, FDA Says
10 deaths, 3 overdoses reported following removal of tonsils or adenoids Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Medicines and Children, Pain Relievers (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

FDA warns codeine after tonsillectomy could be deadly for kids
Codeine is commonly prescribed for pain relief following kids' surgeries, but some may metabolize the drug to dangerous levels (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - February 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Why Codeine is Dangerous in Some Kids After Tonsillectomy
Common forms of codeine-containing pain relievers. From the U.S. Department of Justice website. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) If a child in your family is having their tonsils and/or adenoids removed, their doctors are now being told that relieving their post-operative pain is best done with a drug other than codeine. Yesterday, the U.S. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - February 21, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: David Kroll Source Type: news

Codeine After Tonsillectomy Dangerous, FDA Warns
Medicines that contain codeine should not be used for pain relief in kids after a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy (surgery removing the tonsils or adenoids), because there is a chance of serious side effects or possible death, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A new boxed warning addressing the risk of codeine for post-surgery pain management in children will be added to medicines that contain codeine. A boxed warning is the FDA's highest warning level... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics / Children's Health Source Type: news

FDA Warns About Using Codeine After Tonsillectomy
Medicines that contain codeine should not be used for pain relief in kids after a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy (surgery removing the tonsils or adenoids), because there is a chance of serious side effects or possible death, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A new boxed warning addressing the risk of codeine for post-surgery pain management in children will be added to medicines that contain codeine. A boxed warning is the FDA's highest warning level... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics / Children's Health Source Type: news

FDA drug safety communication: Update of codeine use in children- new Boxed Warning and Contraindication on use after tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy
Source: FDA Area: News The FDA has notified the public about new actions being taken to address a known safety concern with codeine use in certain children after tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy In August, it had issued an alert, following reports of children who developed serious adverse effects or died after taking codeine for pain relief after these procedures for obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome. These children (aged two to five) had evidence of an inherited ability to convert codeine into life-threatening or fatal amounts of morphine in the body. All children had received doses of codeine that were with...
Source: NeLM - News - February 21, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

FDA Warns Against Codeine for Children
Children shouldn't be given codeine to relieve pain after having their tonsils or adenoids removed because the medication can cause death, the Food and Drug Administration warned. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)
Source: WSJ.com: Health - February 20, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PAID Source Type: news

Post-Surgery Codeine Puts Kids at Risk
Some children are at risk of serious side effects and death after taking codeine amounts within the typical dose range because of the way their bodies process the medication. Problems were reported in children who received codeine after their tonsils or adenoids were removed to treat obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Learn the warning signs for caregivers. (Source: FDA Consumer Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Updates - February 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news

FDA Warns About Codeine Following Tonsillectomy
(MedPage Today) -- Products that contain codeine should not be used for pain relief in children following tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy because of a possible risk of serious adverse events or death, the FDA said Wednesday. (Source: MedPage Today Pain Management)
Source: MedPage Today Pain Management - February 20, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: news

Codeine in Young Children Linked to Serious Adverse Events Codeine in Young Children Linked to Serious Adverse Events
The FDA is warning again that several young children have developed serious adverse events after receiving codeine for pain relief after tonsillectomy. News Alerts (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics News Alert Source Type: news

Pain Intensity on the First Day after Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study Comparing 179 Surgical Procedures
Conclusions: Several common minor- to medium-level surgical procedures, including some with laparoscopic approaches, resulted in unexpectedly high levels of postoperative pain. To reduce the number of patients suffering from severe pain, patients undergoing so-called minor surgery should be monitored more closely, and postsurgical pain treatment needs to comply with existing procedure-specific pain-treatment recommendations. (Source: Anesthesiology)
Source: Anesthesiology - February 20, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: research