Signs and Symptoms: Post-operative pain Signs and Symptoms
Conditions
Interventions
Please note that as of 26/05/10 the status of this trial was changed to "stopped". The trial was discontinued due to lack of funding.
1. Parents of the child booked in for day case tonsillectomy will
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2004 Update - Department of Health (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Will be aged 5-10 years 2. Will be undergoing tonsillectomy as a day case procedure at Queen Mary's Hospital Day Theatre 3. Will be healthy children, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I and II
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children already on analgesics, children who have a contraindication or allergy to ibuprofen/paracetamol and children who experience unexpected complications perioperatively.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Pain scores as measured on two separate visual analogue scales 2. Recovery indicators i.e. time to normal diet, time to normal sleeping patterns, nausea and vomiting and need to ring hospital/GP for advice regarding pain control | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed