A Randomized Clinical Trial of the Efficacy of Scheduled Dosing of Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone for the Management of Postoperative Pain in Children After Tonsillectomy

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Authors

Kimberly A. Sutters · Children's Hospital Central California

Christine Miaskowski · University of California, San Francisco

D. Holdridge-Zeuner · Children's Hospital Central California

Steven Waite · Children's Hospital Central California

Steven M. Paul · University of California, San Francisco

Marilyn Savedra · University of California, San Francisco

Brent Lanier

Abstract

Scheduled dosing of acetaminophen and hydrocodone is more effective than PRN dosing in reducing pain intensity in children after tonsillectomy. Nurse coaching does not impact parent's adherence to ATC dosing.

Topics & Keywords

Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Anesthesia and Pain Management Pain Management and Opioid Use

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Journal of Pain

Volume 26, Issue 2, pp. 95-103

DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0b013e3181b85f98

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