What is the procedure for tonsil removal?
What is the procedure for tonsil removal?
A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils. Tonsils are small, round glands in the back of the mouth, on the sides of the throat. Often the adenoids are removed at the same time as tonsils. This procedure is known as an adenoidectomy.
Which is the best method for tonsillectomy?
LAST, partial and total tonsillectomy can be done with CO2 laser. It causes less bleeding, less pain, discomfort and is a day care procedure. But more secondary hemorrhage and post-operative pain have been noted with laser. Radio-frequency Cost effective, easy to use and time saving alternative to laser tonsillectomy.
What is the best treatment of reactionary hemorrhage after tonsillectomy?
Post Tonsillectomy bleed – active bleed
- Manage patient in Resus.
- Sit the patient up and encourage them to spit blood into a bowl.
- Suction should be available if needed.
- The patient should be kept ‘Nil by mouth’
- Central monitoring of heart rate, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry & blood pressure.
- Notify ENT Registrar.
Are tonsillectomies still performed?
DeMarino notes that, “Tonsillectomies were very common in the United States from the 1950s through the 1970s, with more than 1 million being performed each year, primarily on children ages 1-15.” Today, however, this once common procedure is no longer a standard operating procedure.
How long do adults stay in hospital after tonsillectomy?
Following the surgery, patients will spend 2 – 4 hours in a recovery room. Some people will feel nausea or possibly throw up after they wake up as a common side effect as the anesthesia wearing off.
When do you start feeling better after tonsillectomy?
It takes most children 7 to 10 days to recover from a tonsillectomy. Some children feel better in just a few days and some children take as many as 14 days to recover.
How bad is recovery after tonsillectomy?
Most people find that they have the most pain in the first 8 days. You probably will feel tired for 1 to 2 weeks. You may have bad breath for up to 2 weeks. You may be able to go back to work or your usual routine in 1 to 2 weeks.
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