ADENOTONSILLECTOMY

This study tested whether having children gargle with a ketamine solution just before tonsillectomy surgery could reduce their pain afterward. 420 children aged 4 to 12 years participated. The goal was to see if this simple, low-cost approach could be a safe way to manage pain an…

This study tested three different sedative drugs given as a mist to children aged 3-7 before tonsil surgery. The goal was to see which one helps kids stay calm and separate easily from parents. Sixty children took part, and researchers measured sedation levels and anxiety.

This study looked at whether giving children magnesium by mouth before surgery could reduce confusion and agitation when they wake up from anesthesia. The trial involved 120 children aged 4 to 7 having their tonsils and adenoids removed. Researchers compared the magnesium group t…

This study tested if giving children a special drink called lactium before surgery could reduce confusion and agitation when they wake up from anesthesia. 135 children aged 4-7 having their tonsils removed took part. Half got the lactium drink and half got a placebo, and research…

This study looked at 270 children having their tonsils removed (adenotonsillectomy). The goal was to see if warming the breathing tube before placing it could lower the risk of serious breathing problems like throat spasms or drops in oxygen after surgery. The researchers compare…