BACKGROUNDTonsillectomy is a common surgical procedure done in children. Adequate intraoperative and post-operative analgesia is required for a smooth postoperative recovery in these children. Among the various modalities, opioids are still used for this due to their effective analgesic property, despite their undesirable side effects. The aim and Objectives of the study is to compare the effects of fentanyl and pethidine for intraoperative analgesia and post-operative recovery in children undergoing elective tonsillectomy.Financial or Other, Competing Interest: None. Submission
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