Framework to Explain the Progression of Pain in Obese or Overweight Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy
An estimated 100,000 obese (OB) and overweight (OW) children undergo tonsillectomy each year in the United States. Pain management in this population is particularly challenging because of weight-based dosing, clinician fears, potential for airway obstruction, and genetic differences. A framework is proposed to explain factors involved in the post-tonsillectomy pain (PTP) experience in OB and OW children. The tonsillectomy, the body's inflammatory state, and mechanical stressors comprise influencing factors in PTP progression.
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Shirley D. Martin, Lauri D. John Tags: Continuing Education Source Type: research
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