There is evidence that combination analgesics, such as acetaminophen plus codeine, provide superior pain relief to monotherapy analgesics in otologic surgery perioperative pain management.
Perioperative Gabapentin May Reduce Postsurgical Pain in HN Mucosal Surgery
Perioperative gabapentin given 300 mg twice daily did not result in reduced narcotic use, but results were compatible with clinically meaningful reductions in pain scores.
Dexmedetomidine Effective in Decreasing Pain after Tonsillectomy
Perioperative administration of dexmedetomidine can provide pain and agitation relief.
What Otolaryngologists Should Consider When Prescribing Opioids
Some guidelines to help otolaryngologists manage pain requirements in the clinical setting.
Chronic Opioid Use Common Even after Minor Surgery
New, persistent opioid use after surgery is common and is not significantly different between minor and major surgical procedures
An Otolaryngologic Quandary: Diagnosis and Treatment of Pain Syndromes of the Head and Neck
When a person walks into an otolaryngologist’s office with pain in the head and neck area, the challenge to correctly identify the cause and treat appropriately is a large one and one that otolaryngologists face daily.