Is the Patient-Controlled Analgesia(PCA) Helpful for the Recovery from the Tonsillectomy? / 대한이비인후과학회지
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
; : 904-906, 2005.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This study investigates the effect of patient controlled analgesia (PCA) on post-tonsillectomy pain for the first two weeks of operation, and its effects on the postoperative bleeding and the pain duration. SUBJECTS AND METHOD: In a prospective group study, 43 patients with tonsillectomy were studied. PCA was applied for 48 hours after surgery. Pain scores, postoperative bleeding, and pain duration were compared. RESULTS: PCA reduced postoperative pain during the time it was appled but pain was worse after disconnection. There were no differences between the groups regarding postoperative bleeding and recovery time. CONCLUSION: PCA could effectively control the post-tonsillectomy pain only during its application period. It was not helpful for long term pain control, pain duration, or post-tonsillectomy bleeding. Other long lasting and effective pain control method should be administered to reduce post-tonsillectomy pain during the recovery period.
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Assunto principal:
Dor Pós-Operatória
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Tonsilectomia
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Anafilaxia Cutânea Passiva
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Estudos Prospectivos
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Analgesia Controlada pelo Paciente
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Hemorragia
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Ano de publicação:
2005
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Article