Comparison of analgesic efficacy of diclofenac sodium suppository over acetaminophen suppository for post tonsillectomy pain relief in pediatric age group: randomized study

  • Pravin Ubale Department of Anesthesiology, Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Dr. A. L. Nair Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400008, (India)
  • Vandana Trasy Department of Anesthesiology, Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Dr. A. L. Nair Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400008, (India)
Keywords: Diclofenac suppository, Acetaminophen suppository, Tonsillectomy, Postoperative pain

Abstract

Background & Objective: Tonsillectomy in children is the most commonly performed surgery in various otorhinolaryngology departments all over. Acute postoperative pain has adverse effects on the patients’ morale as well as on physiological functions of the body. We aimed to compare the analgesic efficacy of diclofenac suppository over acetaminophen suppository for post tonsillectomy pain relief in pediatric age group.

 
Published
01-24-2019
How to Cite
Ubale, P., & Trasy, V. (2019). Comparison of analgesic efficacy of diclofenac sodium suppository over acetaminophen suppository for post tonsillectomy pain relief in pediatric age group: randomized study. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 137-142. Retrieved from https://apicareonline.com/index.php/APIC/article/view/249
Issue
Vol.20 No.2(2016): April-June
Section
Original Articles