Effect of changing postoperative pain management on bleeding rates in tonsillectomy patients

Conclusions Secondary hemorrhage remains a significant cause of morbidity in post-tonsillectomy patients, often requiring surgical intervention. This review found no increased bleeding risk associated with use of ibuprofen and acetaminophen as opposed to narcotic pain relief. Level of evidence 2b
Source: American Journal of Otolaryngology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research