Post-tonsillectomy Recovery Instructions

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What is the recommended position for a child undergoing excision of lymphoid tissue from the oropharynx or nasopharynx?

Right lateral decubitus position

Supine position (correct)

Left lateral decubitus position

Prone position

What is the recommended anesthesia technique for the third stage of adenotonsillectomy?

Epidural anesthesia

Intravenous or inhalational induction (correct)

Local infiltration anesthesia

Spinal anesthesia

Which medication is commonly used for analgesia after adenotonsillectomy?

Antibiotics

Warfarin

Insulin

Morphine (correct)

What is the ideal resuscitation option if bleeding occurs post-adenotonsillectomy?

IV fluids Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following complications may arise due to displaced or obstructed tubes during adenotonsillectomy?

Hypoxemia Signup and view all the answers

What preoperative care should be taken to exclude before performing adenotonsillectomy?

Active infection or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended position for extubating a patient after adenotonsillectomy?

Left lateral/head-down (tonsil position) Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial analgesia option recommended post-adenotonsillectomy?

Oral paracetamol Signup and view all the answers

Why is LA infiltration of the tonsil bed not recommended after adenotonsillectomy?

To avoid increased bleeding risk Signup and view all the answers

What is an important sign of potential bleeding from the tonsil/adenoid bed during recovery?

Continual swallowing Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication after adenotonsillectomy that may be detected many hours later?

Bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What is an important resuscitation consideration for patients undergoing adenotonsillectomy?

Checking hemoglobin levels pre-operatively and providing blood as needed Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method to manage bleeding during adenotonsillectomy according to the text?

Apply a nasopharyngeal pack secured via tapes through the nose Signup and view all the answers

How should post-operative hemoglobin levels be managed in adults following adenotonsillectomy?

Check post-operative Hb B- levels Signup and view all the answers

What technique is commonly used for airway protection during anesthesiology induction for adenotonsillectomy?

Inhalational induction Signup and view all the answers

Which analgesic method is usually required post-operatively for adult patients following adenotonsillectomy?

Oral NSAID preoperatively Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard treatment for patients presenting with peritonsillar abscess (quinsy) according to the text?

Administer intravenous antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

How should tonsillectomy patients be positioned during nasal operations to reduce bleeding?

10º head-up position Signup and view all the answers