Nerve block for pain after pediatric tonsillectomy
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This study tests whether a nerve block (sphenopalatine ganglion block) can reduce pain after a child's tonsillectomy. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the block or a sham procedure, and their pain levels and recovery are monitored.
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Who can take part
- Child must be between 2 and 13 years old.
- Child must be scheduled for a tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy).
- Child must be in good general health (ASA Physical Status I or II).
- Child must not have allergies to the study medications.
- Child must not have a history of chronic face or mouth pain.
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