Pediatric tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedures.
The most common pediatric surgical procedures performed in the United States today are tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies (T&A). Surgical team members must be highly trained and efficient to ensure optimal patient outcomes, reduce surgical costs, and decrease the risk and potential complications inherent in T&A procedures. The authors review current surgical indications for T&A procedures; recommended preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care; and the management of potential complications.
Derkay
C S
CS
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, USA.
Darrow
D H
DH
LeFebvre
S M
SM
D000233:Adenoidectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing*; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D014068:Tonsillectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing*; D014069:Tonsillitis / Q000601:surgery