Magnesium vs lidocaine to prevent throat spasm in tonsil surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests if giving magnesium sulfate or lidocaine through a vein during tonsillectomy surgery can prevent a throat muscle spasm (laryngospasm) and reduce pain medicine needs. It is for children in good general health having their tonsils removed.
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Who can take part
- Children between 3 and 14 years old
- Scheduled for tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy surgery
- Child's general health is good (ASA I or II)
- No allergies to magnesium sulfate or lidocaine
- No heart, lung, or kidney diseases
- No recent cold, flu, or fever
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