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Pediatric Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Procedures
Author(s) -
Derkay Craig S.,
Darrow David H.,
LeFebvre Susan M.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)63556-4
Subject(s) - tonsillectomy , adenoidectomy , medicine , surgical procedures , surgery , surgical team , general surgery
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 risks 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. AORN J 62 (Dec 1995) 887‐904.