Treating pediatric post‐tonsillectomy pain and nausea with complementary and alternative medicine

Keefe, Katherine R.; Byrne, Kevin; Levi, Jessica R.

doi:10.1002/lary.27231

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“…Moreover, MGH is sterilized using gamma irradiation to eliminate spores of Clostridium, and thus there is no risk on infant botulism, and it can safely be used for pediatric patients . Others also support the safe use of MGH for wound healing in children …”

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“…[34][35][36] Others also support the safe use of MGH for wound healing in children. 33,34,37,38 Although the number of cases presented is limited, MGH clearly was effective to treat the presented severe wounds in pediatric patients. Based on our own experience, the wounds had healed more rapidly than would have been expected when omitting MGH and using standard therapies instead.…”

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Treating severe wounds in pediatrics with medical grade honey: A case series

Smaropoulos

Cremers²

2020

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Treating severe wounds in pediatrics with medical grade honey: A case series

Smaropoulos

Cremers²

2020

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“…Keefe et al 47 published a qualitative review in 2018 on complementary and alternative medicine for post-tonsillectomy pain and nausea that included a thorough evaluation of the potential use of acupuncture. Their review contained 10 studies on acupuncture, including six RCT’s, two meta-analyses, and two retrospective reviews.…”

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Evaluation of Acupuncture’s Efficacy Within Otolaryngology

Kahn

Huestis

Cohen

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Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol

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Objectives: Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine that has minimal side effects, is cost-effective, can be easily administered, and may serve as a useful non-pharmaceutical therapy for certain conditions. However, studies and clinical practice guidelines are inconsistent in conclusions and recommendations about acupuncture. This qualitative review addresses the evidence available for acupuncture use in otolaryngology. Methods: A literature review was completed using EMBASE, PubMed, and The Cochrane Collection for conditions within otolaryngology that have used and studied the comparative effects of acupuncture. Thirty studies ultimately fit the inclusion criteria and were used for this qualitative review. Results: Studies included in this review contained a variety of conditions within otolaryngology, including allergic rhinitis, chronic rhinitis, tinnitus, sudden sensorineural hearing loss, post-viral olfactory dysfunction, dysphonia, and tonsillectomies. Conclusion: Given its safety profile, cost, and perceived benefit, recommendations and guidelines supporting acupuncture as an alternative or adjunctive therapy are surfacing for certain conditions such as allergic rhinitis. However, stronger conclusions with specific recommendations are limited by varied methodology between majority of the studies. Additional high-quality randomized control studies with low risk of bias are required to continue to assess the effects of acupuncture in the field of otolaryngology before stronger recommendations can be made on other conditions.

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“…), pain control in this setting is currently primarily accomplished through pharmacologic measures. 5 A number of medication options exist for treatment of post-tonsillectomy pain, and the literature investigating these options and various combinations and schedules is extensive, yet still in many ways woefully incomplete. Controversy regarding best practices continues, as the relative efficacy and safety of the many options is continually reassessed, sometimes with conflicting results.…”

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Pharmacologic management of post‐tonsillectomy pain in children

Jensen

2021

World j. otorhinolaryngol.-head neck surg.

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Tonsillectomy is a very common procedure in children, often performed on an outpatient basis. Severe postoperative pain is common, and can be prolonged. Despite a large number of available analgesic medications, often employed in combination, achieving adequate pain control remains a persistent challenge. Research suggests a tendency among caregivers to undertreat pain, and a need for detailed care instructions and education to ensure adequate pain management. Furthermore, ongoing questions regarding the safety and efficacy of the most commonly used medications have led to wide variance in practice patterns and continuous reassessment through research that yields sometimes conflicting results. This review summarizes the current state of the literature and presents a management approach which attempts to maximize pain control while minimizing potential harm with combinations of medications and modification based on patient-specific factors.

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Treating pediatric post‐tonsillectomy pain and nausea with complementary and alternative medicine

Cited by 16 publications

References 67 publications

Treating severe wounds in pediatrics with medical grade honey: A case series

Treating severe wounds in pediatrics with medical grade honey: A case series

Evaluation of Acupuncture’s Efficacy Within Otolaryngology

Pharmacologic management of post‐tonsillectomy pain in children

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