Nerve block for pain relief after pediatric tonsil removal
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This study tests a numbing injection near a nerve in the nose (called a sphenopalatine ganglion block) to see if it reduces pain after tonsil removal in children. The goal is to help children recover with less discomfort.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 2 and 13 years old.
- Your child is having their tonsils removed (with or without adenoid removal).
- Your child's anesthesia team has classified them as healthy or with only mild health issues (ASA I or II).
- Your child is not allergic to any of the study medications.
- Your child does not have ongoing (chronic) face or mouth pain.
- You and your child are willing to give written permission to participate.
Quick eligibility check
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